A Seabound Dust Storm

In 2013, a passenger aboard a ship took this photograph in Australia. This image provides quite a contrast if you look closely. From the surrounding sea, it doesn’t appear to be turbulent. So, where did the big red wave come from? Well, this wasn’t a sea wave but a dust storm on the sea.

Dust storms may be common in certain dry lands and are caused by thunderstorms. These large gusts of wind stir up dust and can transport it thousands of kilometers away, including over the sea. These storms reduce visibility and can often turn into hurricanes over the sea.