UK could see rare 'blood rain' (but don't worry, the world isn't ending)

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LONDON — Don't worry, the end of the world is not upon us. But you may have to wash your car after the weekend.

With dust from the Sahara Desert in the air and rain in the forecast for Friday night and Saturday, the UK could see a rare "blood rain" event — a dramatic term for when rain mixes with desert sand and dust.

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For rain to appear red, there must be high concentrations of red dust particles, the UK Met Office explained on its website. "In the case of blood rain, strong winds or storms can whip up dust and sand. As this becomes airborne, it can get caught up in atmospheric circulation, where it can be carried for thousands of miles." Read more...

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