Dust and Haze

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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Desert Dust Envelops Portugal and Spain
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Desert Dust Envelops Portugal and Spain

Skies turned orange and snowy slopes were stained brown as Saharan dust reached Europe.

Published Mar 27, 2024

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