Dust Storm From Sahara Desert Crosses Mediterranean Sea, Gives Greece a Mars-Like Hue (VIDEO)

Skies over southern Greece turned orange on Tuesday (24) with dust clouds blown across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa.

A yellow-orange haze of dust from the Sahara desert has blanketed parts of Greece, including the Acropolis and other Athens landmarks.

This prompted authorities to issue health warnings and created oneiric scenes seemingly out of a sci-fi movie.

Associated Press reported:

“Strong southerly winds carried the dust from the Sahara Desert, giving...