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Briefing: #Crete: Sky turns red as African #dust #storm hits Greek island

Strategic angle: The sky turned red above the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday as strong winds blew in dust from the Sahara in Africa.

Editorial Staff · 2026-04-02 · 1 MIN READ

Strong winds from the Sahara caused a red sky in Crete.

The phenomenon coincides with Storm Erminio affecting the Greek mainland.

This event highlights the impact of weather patterns on local environments.