Sun Blotted Out as Sky Above Greek Islands Turn Orange After Two Earthquakes Hit - The Mirror

Sun blotted out as sky above Greek islands turn orange after two earthquakes hit - The Mirror

A cloud of Saharan dust hung above the Greek island of Crete over the weekend, causing an eerie hue to fall over Heraklion and Chania. The weather event is called Calima

A strong earthquake has struck the region off the coast of Crete. What is the likelihood of aftershocks? Is it still possible to travel to Crete?

Khamsin and the Return of the Sahara Sky in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Khamsin winds blanketed Crete with thick Sahara dust, transforming the island into an orange wasteland. The post Khamsin and the Return of the Sahara Sky in Crete appeared first on Argophilia.

African dust "suffocated" Crete.