Prepare for extreme dust storms

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Source: Science Magazine

Original: https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aef0754?af=R...

Published: 2026-02-19T07:00:03Z

In 2025, the US Southwest experienced its worst dust storm season since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.[2] The city of El Paso, Texas has experienced more than 10 dust storms.[2] The article calls for preparation for extreme dust storms.[2] He cites dust storm studies such as Wang et al. in Science 390, 451 (2025).[2] Other works cited include Yin et al. in Natl. Sci. Rev. 9, nwab165 (2022) and Li et al. in Lancet Planet Health 9, e34 (2025).[2] The article was published in Science, Volume 391, Number 6787, Page 774.[2]