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French regions hit by Sahara sands
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The sky turned brown as Saharan dust swept over France on Tuesday. Storms in the Sahara Desert create large gusts of wind, which leave the atmosphere filled with dust. Here are some photos from France, showing some cities under a pale sky.

Taken from the top of the Strasbourg Cathedral, the eastern French city of Strasbourg seems to be covered by an orange light as Saharan dust moves in over the city, March 15, 2022. /CFP

Taken from the top of the Strasbourg Cathedral, the eastern French city of Strasbourg seems to be covered by an orange light as Saharan dust moves in over the city, March 15, 2022. /CFP

A view from the top of the Strasbourg Cathedral, France. /CFP

A view from the top of the Strasbourg Cathedral, France. /CFP

A couple of storks in their nest set on an electricity pole, Nantes, western France, March 15, 2022. /CFP

A couple of storks in their nest set on an electricity pole, Nantes, western France, March 15, 2022. /CFP

A view of Nantes, western France, March 15, 2022. /CFP

A view of Nantes, western France, March 15, 2022. /CFP

Residents ride bikes near Graslin, Nantes, western France, March 15, 2022. /CFP

Residents ride bikes near Graslin, Nantes, western France, March 15, 2022. /CFP

A boat makes its way in Nantes, western France, March 15, 2022. /CFP

A boat makes its way in Nantes, western France, March 15, 2022. /CFP

(All photos are via CFP)

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