Dust clouded the sky in the Tigris–Euphrates basin in December 2024, degrading air quality and snarling travel in the region.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
Desert winds kicked up a cloud of dust from northern Africa.
Strong winds kicked up sand and dust from China’s vast Taklimakan Desert.
Every spring, satellites observe thick plumes of dust streaming from the Gobi Desert over East Asia.
Strong winds that race across Lago Colhué Huapi have exposed ancient artifacts amid the dusty surface.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Dust and Haze