SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 21, 2026Nautilus

It Was a Record-Breaking Year for Dust Storms

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Sand and dust storms hit record levels in 2025, with China's worst storm in a decade and El Paso logging 50 dust days—double its average. On March 18, particle levels peaked at 8,142 μg/m³, the highest ever recorded.

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