Red dust storm swallows Sydney - Video
Spooky video of an outback dust storm that swept across eastern Australia and blanketed Sydney on Wednesday (September 23), disrupting transport and placing health authorities on alert for widespread respiratory illness.
Sydney Hit By Red Dust Storm: Raw Video
The storm is estimated to carry about 5 million tons of dust and is expected to continue until tomorrow. Australia is suffering a severe drought which has helped this phenomenon to move from inland, where it is more common, to the Sydney area.
Is it climate change related? According to the Washington Post:
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Sydney Hit By Red Dust Storm: Raw Video
The storm is estimated to carry about 5 million tons of dust and is expected to continue until tomorrow. Australia is suffering a severe drought which has helped this phenomenon to move from inland, where it is more common, to the Sydney area.
Is it climate change related? According to the Washington Post:
The country is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change, but also the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter per capita as it relies on coal-fired power stations for the bulk of its electricity.
Scientists are reluctant to directly link climate change with extreme weather events such as storms and drought, saying these fluctuate according to atmospheric conditions, but green groups link the two in their calls for action.
If you're down in Sydney - tell us how things are over here on Current News.
Other must-watch raw videos:
- World's Smallest Girl in India: Raw Video
- Jellyfish Swarm Spain: Raw Video
