The orange glow that the entire island was bathed in lasted just one day. It occurred on 22nd March when Crete turned orange making the island look like Mars.
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The orange dust doesn’t just affect the island of Crete; it also blows across Europe and can reach as far as the United States.
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In Crete, several people were affected where health centers saw a footfall larger than usual with people reporting respiratory problems because of the dust.
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In 2013, dust from the Sahara had travelled along with winds that took them across the Atlantic and covered Texas in haze. Allergies and respiratory problems were reported along with heart problems and lung infections. Doctors had advised people to stay indoors till the cloud passed within a few days.
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