Afghanistan, July 1 -- Venezuela's capital, Caracas, was engulfed in an unusual deep red and orange glow at sunset following the country's devastating earthquakes, as experts linked the phenomenon to massive amounts of dust released by collapsed buildings and debris.
Local media reported that the rare atmospheric event occurred days after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, with residents describing the sky as "apocalyptic." Scientists said suspended dust particles scattered sunlight during sunset, intensifying red and orange wavelengths and creating the striking visual effect.
Meteorologists said similar phenomena can occur after major natural disasters when large quantities of dust and fine particles remain suspended in the atmos...