2015-05-01

Dust storm(s) 26 and 28 April 2015

Sunny and dry in the south these days, and a bit windy at times. Prime conditions for dust storms.

On 26 April 2015 there were several source areas.

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On 28 April 2015 there were several source areas visible also, from Ölfus to Jökulsárlón.

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Note that it looks like there are two wind direction governing the dust east of Mýrdalsjökull; small stroke due south, and other ones to the south-west.

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This figure shows the meteorological observations in the area at 17:00 on the 28 May 2015. Looks like different wind direction at nearby location is not unlikely.

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