Saharan dust reflects incoming solar radiation, which keeps a portion of the Sun’s energy from reaching the ocean’s surface. The effect is that the temperature of the ocean and the air just above the surface are lower than they would be if the skies were free of dust. Dust is also associated with increased wind shear.
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