Desert Elephants and Dust Storms in Mali

In Mali, West Africa, cameraman Bob Pool searches for migrating desert elephants. During his journey, he encounters a massive dust storm, known locally as a tempet. The storm engulfs the team, turning the sky red and then black, creating an intense and surreal experience. For four hours, the sandstorm blocks out the sun, making it feel like they are on another planet. After the storm passes, Bob reflects on the wild and unforgettable experience.

What is Bob Pool searching for in Mali, West Africa?

• Migrating desert elephants

• Hidden oases

• Rare birds

• Ancient artifacts

What local term is used for a dust storm in Mali?

• Tempet

• Monsoon

• Sirocco

• Haboob

How does Bob Pool describe the speed of the approaching storm?

• Moderate

• Really fast

• Slow and steady

• Barely moving

What natural phenomenon does the storm resemble as it approaches?

• A tidal wave

• A freight train

• A tornado

• A hurricane

What color does the sky turn during the storm?

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

• Blue

How long does the storm block out the sun?

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

• 5 hours

What does the team feel like they have been transported to during the storm?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• The Moon

What does Bob Pool compare the experience of the storm to?

• A roller coaster ride

• A giant sand blaster

• A peaceful walk

• A gentle breeze

How does Bob Pool describe the storm experience?

• The wildest thing he has ever seen

• The calmest event

• The most predictable event

• The most boring event

What is Bob Pool's reaction to the storm subsiding?

• Relief and disbelief

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Disappointment