Satellites monitoring dust storms linked to health risk

[Jacques van Oene]

Medical researchers are using satellites to track massive dust storms
blowing across Africa's Sahel belt. The aim is to learn more about lethal
meningitis epidemics that often follow in the dust's wake.

More at:
http://www.esa.int/esaEO/SEMZ5WY5D8E_environment_0.html

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