Do Giant Plumes of Saharan Dust Explain Why We’re Having Such a Quiet Storm Season?

Do Giant Plumes of Saharan Dust Explain Why We’re Having Such a Quiet Storm Season?,
August 13, 2015,
By George Dvorsky,
io9.com,

NASA's Terra satellite recently captured this stunning photo of Saharan dust wafting over the Atlantic ocean. It's one of several outbreaks this summer that some speculate may be contributing to this year's relatively peaceful storm season.