2009-09-15

Dust storm in the Eastern part of the country

Today reports in the news indicate that there is a strong dust storm limiting view in Egilsstadir, east Iceland.


The following satellite image clearly shows where the dust comes from, and how it is carried in over Egilsstadir (northern part of the narrow lake).




Retreating glaciers leave behind large deposits of fine material that can easily be eroded.


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