A sandstorm has hit one of the largest underground gold mines in Australia's remote Tanami Desert.
The natural phenomenon lasted two days, The Guardian wrote.
According to eyewitnesses, a huge cloud formed over the desert in its northern part, reminiscent of the giant orange rock of Uluru, located in Central Australia.
“When you see something appear on the horizon the next day, you think, 'My God, this is 10 times bigger than what we saw yesterday, this is crazy!' – said a witness.
According to Southern Cross University lecturer and soil expert Dr John Grant, dust storms are caused by weather conditions in which strong winds sweep dry soil and sand everywhere.
As experts note, sandstorms damage the environment, destroying the most nutritious local soils. In addition, they are also a direct threat to human health, causing the development of asthma.
Earlier it was reported that in the Kamchatka Territory, a powerful explosion could occur on the Bezymianny volcano within ten days. His activity is increasing every day
