Dust over the Gobi Desert and China

Dust blew out of the Gobi Desert in late April 2011. Dust continued eastward to the Yellow Sea.
Dust over the Yellow Sea
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Dust over the Yellow Sea

Acquired May 1, 2011, this natural-color image shows a dust plume over the Yellow Sea.

Published May 3, 2011

Atmosphere Land Water Dust and Haze

Gobi Dust Storm
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Gobi Dust Storm

Acquired April 29, 2011, this natural-color image shows a dust storm blowing out of the Gobi Desert.

Published May 2, 2011

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze