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One Big Dust Bunny- Sahara Dust Cloud

Postby Pax Nerdvana » Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:17 am

https://www.ibtimes.com/forecast-reveal ... xt-3002132
It looks like there's a dust cloud from the Sahara that's projected to hit theGulf Coast of the United States. These happen regularly, but this one is supposedly a record breaker. There could be a negative effect on the air quality. I hope it doesn't make things worse for people with respiratory issues, or those with Corona.

So NSG, what kind of effect do you think this will have on the US/world? I think it'll possibly lower air quality, and make for some nice sunsets, because of how sunlight reflects off the dust, and how dust can get in the lungs.

E: Mods, please merge if someone already has a thread covering this.
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Postby Farnhamia » Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:33 am

Pax Nerdvana wrote:https://www.ibtimes.com/forecast-reveals-where-godzilla-dust-cloud-sahara-heading-next-3002132
It looks like there's a dust cloud from the Sahara that's projected to hit theGulf Coast of the United States. These happen regularly, but this one is supposedly a record breaker. There could be a negative effect on the air quality. I hope it doesn't make things worse for people with respiratory issues, or those with Corona.

So NSG, what kind of effect do you think this will have on us? I think it'll possibly lower air quality, and make for some nice sunsets, because of how sunlight reflects off the dust, and how dust can get in the lungs.

E: Mods, please merge if someone already has a thread covering this.

I looked, didn't see anything. It's come up in a few threads, which is why I thought there would be one. It's a hell of a thing, isn't it? Kannap said it was swirling in from the west where he lives. I knew moving west of the Mississippi would prove to be a good thing.
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Postby Aeritai » Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:39 am

I heard about this hope everyone stays indoors.
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Postby Greed and Death » Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:41 am

What did we do to piss off Africa?

(Looks at history and recent news)

Oh.
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Postby Andsed » Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:46 am

Okay, who pissed off God? Because you better go apologize right now.
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Postby Thepeopl » Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:40 am

Every cloud...

Those face mask also work against dust. So, yay? We are already prepared?
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Postby Major-Tom » Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:44 am

Becoming more and more convinced that Fury Road Pt II is among us, except the cast is gonna be the entirety of the US.
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Postby VVerkia » Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:47 am

Andsed wrote:Okay, who pissed off God? Because you better go apologize right now.

I "pissed on" false "gods", but not on real one.
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Postby Greed and Death » Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:47 am

Major-Tom wrote:Becoming more and more convinced that Fury Road Pt II is among us, except the cast is gonna be the entirety of the US.

I call being Lord Humungus.
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Postby Major-Tom » Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:48 am

Greed and Death wrote:
Major-Tom wrote:Becoming more and more convinced that Fury Road Pt II is among us, except the cast is gonna be the entirety of the US.

I call being Lord Humungus.


That much was implied.
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Postby Novus America » Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:26 am

Major-Tom wrote:Becoming more and more convinced that Fury Road Pt II is among us, except the cast is gonna be the entirety of the US.


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Postby The Blaatschapen » Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:27 am

Thepeopl wrote:Every cloud...

Those face mask also work against dust. So, yay? We are already prepared?


I've prepared my whole life for this.

By not living in the US :)
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Postby Nobel Hobos 2 » Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:56 am

Pax Nerdvana wrote:... theGulf Coast of the United States.

So NSG, what kind of effect do you think this will have on us? I think it'll possibly lower air quality, and make for some nice sunsets, because of how sunlight reflects off the dust, and how dust can get in the lungs.


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Postby Pax Nerdvana » Wed Jul 01, 2020 6:51 am

Farnhamia wrote:
Pax Nerdvana wrote:https://www.ibtimes.com/forecast-reveals-where-godzilla-dust-cloud-sahara-heading-next-3002132
It looks like there's a dust cloud from the Sahara that's projected to hit theGulf Coast of the United States. These happen regularly, but this one is supposedly a record breaker. There could be a negative effect on the air quality. I hope it doesn't make things worse for people with respiratory issues, or those with Corona.

So NSG, what kind of effect do you think this will have on us? I think it'll possibly lower air quality, and make for some nice sunsets, because of how sunlight reflects off the dust, and how dust can get in the lungs.

E: Mods, please merge if someone already has a thread covering this.

I looked, didn't see anything. It's come up in a few threads, which is why I thought there would be one. It's a hell of a thing, isn't it? Kannap said it was swirling in from the west where he lives. I knew moving west of the Mississippi would prove to be a good thing.

I'm on the Eastern Seaboard. I haven't noticed anything, although I think I'm outside of where it's supposed to hit.
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Pax Nerdvana wrote:... theGulf Coast of the United States.

So NSG, what kind of effect do you think this will have on us? I think it'll possibly lower air quality, and make for some nice sunsets, because of how sunlight reflects off the dust, and how dust can get in the lungs.


Slip and give yourself a wedgie. I'm not an American.

Sorry, my bad.
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Postby Hurdergaryp » Wed Jul 01, 2020 6:54 am

The Blaatschapen wrote:
Thepeopl wrote:Every cloud...

Those face mask also work against dust. So, yay? We are already prepared?

I've prepared my whole life for this.

By not living in the US :)

An excellent choice, old chap.


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Postby The Blaatschapen » Wed Jul 01, 2020 6:57 am

Hurdergaryp wrote:
The Blaatschapen wrote:I've prepared my whole life for this.

By not living in the US :)

An excellent choice, old chap.


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Postby Ethel mermania » Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:38 am

The Blaatschapen wrote:
Hurdergaryp wrote:An excellent choice, old chap.


Not living in the US is like winning the greatest prize in the lottery of life.


It's not that bad, your bread and coffee are better true.
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Postby Hurdergaryp » Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:56 pm

The Blaatschapen wrote:
Hurdergaryp wrote:An excellent choice, old chap.

Not living in the US is like winning the greatest prize in the lottery of life.

It was not always like that, according to ancient myths. The strange thing is, we Europeans get our fair share of desert dust as well, but apparently we get the more benevolent kind?


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Postby Stellar Colonies » Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:58 pm

I live in CA.

Take that, dust cloud.
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Postby Asle Leopolka » Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:00 pm

This one will be no different than the countless others we've had over the years - the sky will look weird, people with respiratory or sensitive immune systems will be told to stay inside, and I'll have to wash my car twice a day.
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Postby The Blaatschapen » Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:01 pm

Will the dust reach the state of Kansas?

Because the people over there sing about dust in the wind :)
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Postby Greed and Death » Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:03 pm

Stellar Colonies wrote:I live in CA.

Take that, dust cloud.

Dood, your state is on fire again.
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Postby Ethel mermania » Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:03 pm

Hurdergaryp wrote:
The Blaatschapen wrote:Not living in the US is like winning the greatest prize in the lottery of life.

It was not always like that, according to ancient myths. The strange thing is, we Europeans get our fair share of desert dust as well, but apparently we get the more benevolent kind?

You always send your worst this way. You probably kept the non murderous Hornets to yourselves
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One big dust bunny

Postby Republic of Vareshia » Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:05 pm

The dust cloud was so creepy, the whole sky turned orange
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Postby Stellar Colonies » Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:28 pm

Greed and Death wrote:
Stellar Colonies wrote:I live in CA.

Take that, dust cloud.

Dood, your state is on fire again.

One thing at a time...
Floofybit wrote:Your desired society should be one where you are submissive and controlled
Primitive Communism wrote:What bodily autonomy do men need?
Techocracy101010 wrote:If she goes on a rampage those saggy wonders are as deadly as nunchucks
Parmistan wrote:It's not ALWAYS acceptable when we do it, but it's MORE acceptable when we do it.
Theodorable wrote:Jihad will win.
Distruzio wrote:All marriage outside the Church is gay marriage.
Khardsland wrote:Terrorism in its original definition is a good thing.
I try to be objective, but I do have some biases.

North Californian.
Stellar Colonies is a loose galactic confederacy.

The Confederacy & the WA.

Add 1200 years.
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