Saharan Dust Moon Halo
There was a 22 Degree halo around the moon a couple of nights ago. This is a sign of cirrostratus, a high veil of icy…
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Tuareg Jewellery Compass?
My thanks to Adele in Australia for this fascinating email. Hi Tristan,I just read your article on navigating the Sahara with Tuareg tribesmen – fascinating,…
Red Sun, Sand and Wildfires
As Ophelia ravaged the west coast of Ireland yesterday, the south coast of England was spared the high winds. The storm did suck in smoke…
Time and Trace
During a private course yesterday we spent some time looking at the effect of the wind on trees and grass. We also looked at the…
An Accidental Taste of the Sahara
This morning I was woken by thunder at 4am and could not get back to sleep. Surely at some point I will be too old…