Dust and Haze

Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S.
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Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S.

A powerful mid-latitude storm fueled dust storms, tornadoes, blizzards, and downpours across the country.  

Published Mar 5, 2025

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Desert Dust Streams from Iran
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Desert Dust Streams from Iran

Winds lofted dust from the arid landscape across the Gulf of Oman.

Published Jan 24, 2025

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Winter Blast of Dust in the Middle East
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Winter Blast of Dust in the Middle East

Dust clouded the sky in the Tigris–Euphrates basin in December 2024, degrading air quality and snarling travel in the region.

Published Dec 19, 2024

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Dust Pours Off the Moroccan Coast
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Dust Pours Off the Moroccan Coast

Desert winds kicked up a cloud of dust from northern Africa.

Published Aug 27, 2024

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Dusty Spring in the Tarim Basin
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Dusty Spring in the Tarim Basin

Strong winds kicked up sand and dust from China’s vast Taklimakan Desert.

Published May 20, 2024

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