Sustained winds carried desert dust over the ocean, where it engulfed island groups and then streamed toward the United Kingdom.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Life Dust and Haze
Dry conditions brought on by El Niño likely intensified the 2023 fire season, following several years of relative quiet.
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Dust from the ephemeral Hamun wetlands streamed over parts of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan in September.
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Strong winds carried desert and salt pan dust over the Atlantic
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A low-pressure system lifted sand and dust from the Gobi Desert and darkened skies in Beijing.
Image of the Day Land Dust and Haze