An October dust storm darkened skies over much of Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Dust and Haze
This true-color image, taken July 3, 2009, shows thick dust between Syria and the Iraq-Iran border. Over northwestern Iraq, the dust takes on a strangely textured appearance.
Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
Acquired March 17, 2012, this natural-color image shows a dust storm arising near the Syria-Iraq border.
Acquired April 4, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust plumes over Iraq and neighboring countries.
Dust and Haze
Acquired March 3, 2011, this natural-color image shows a dust storm blowing through Iraq.
At the height of a week-long dust storm, a huge dust cloud enveloped Iraq and Iran on July 5, 2009.