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Sky in Australia Turns Bright Red
Strong winds lifted iron-rich dust over dry western Australia, and Narelle became the first storm in 20 years to cross three Australian jurisdictions.
- On March 27, Tropical Cyclone Narelle struck Western Australia, turning the sky a deep, blood-red as powerful winds lifted iron-rich dust clouds.
- The region's soil contains iron oxide, similar to Mars, which became airborne when strong winds swept across the dry landscape during the cyclone.
- At its peak, Narelle became a category four storm with wind speeds up to 156 mph, becoming the first storm in 20 years to touch down across multiple Australian jurisdictions.
- Residents in Shark Bay and Denham documented the eerie sight before seeking shelter, with Shark Bay Caravan Park writing, "Incredibly eerie outside and everything is covered in dust."
- Unusual sky colors have mostly been attributed to wildfires in recent years; the 2023 Canadian smoke event similarly turned the New York City sky a soft orange.
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