Sahara sand from rain, North Acton
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Sahara sand from rain, North Acton
Image: © David Hawgood Taken: 17 Mar 2022
Wind over the Sahara desert collected dust and sand. Strong Northerly winds transported them to the British Isles, heavy rain collected them, raindrops evaporated to leave a muddy mixture on surfaces, here on a window sill.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.520694
Longitude
-0.267344