A massive sandstorm engulfs the Valle De Ica, Peru! Experts say there is no precedent for a phenomenon like this in the area

The intense sandstorm sweeping through the Ica Valley was caused by an anticyclone over the South Pacific, which intensified the winds and generated gusts of up to 50 km/h. The phenomenon affected areas such as Pisco and Nazca, where visibility dropped dramatically, forcing the closure of fishing ports and causing disruptions to transportation.