Dust and Haze

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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A Wall of Dust Over the Korean Peninsula   
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A Wall of Dust Over the Korean Peninsula  

Every spring, satellites observe thick plumes of dust streaming from the Gobi Desert over East Asia.  

Published Apr 25, 2024

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Blowing in the Patagonian Wind
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Blowing in the Patagonian Wind

Strong winds that race across Lago Colhué Huapi have exposed ancient artifacts amid the dusty surface.  

Published Apr 4, 2024

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