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Dust, ash, fire & smoke all pose serious health risks, cause dangerous travel conditions, and require early warnings to keep people safe. But what exactly is a dust storm, and how does smoke from a wildfire in California travel hundreds of miles to the other side of the country?
Learn all about the science behind these events and how satellites track them to keep us safe.
