2007 Hurricane Forecasts Took Blow from Winds and Saharan Dry, Dusty Air
Monday, August 18, 2008 - 16:14
in Earth & Climate
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new analysis of environmental conditions over the Atlantic Ocean shows that hot, dry air associated with dust outbreaks from the Sahara desert was a likely contributor to the quieter-than-expected 2007 hurricane season.