Phenomenon

 Sea Fog.  

 Formed when very cold air moves over warmer water.

Sea fog is a very rare occurrence. 

I've never heard of it before.

We noticed the other day coming down to the harbour that there were strange clouds hanging low on the hills opposite. Fortunately a friend of ours took photos and a video.

A thick cloud of Saharan dust covers the city of Athens.

Not my photo

182 million tons of dust (sand) is carried away from the Saharan desert every year

How long will it take to empty the Sahara???

The dust can be carried as far as Europe, the UK and even the US, depending on wind patterns.

It is full of minerals and is good for the garden. However it can cause breathing difficulties, heart congestion and eye irritation.

The present dust storm seems to be going on for over a week. I've got stinging eyes and a headache.

The dust is very hard to get rid of. Our car, which is not under cover, has to be well soaped and rinsed. Flagstones have to be cleaned with soapy water too but often there are orange stains which only disappear with time.

It's supposed to dissipate tomorrow. 

Did anyone hear of a decent April Fool's prank?

In years gone by there were always a few joke news reports. I've heard nothing so far.

Is the world suffering too much to stop for a few minutes of light entertainment?