Even in China’s largest, driest, and hottest desert, vegetation sprouts in the spring.
Published May 5, 2020
Linear dunes and ephemeral streams converge on the eastern margin of the Simpson Desert in a region known for its floods.
Published Sep 15, 2012
From space, a hint of green betrayed the revival of plant life.
Published Apr 2, 2017
Acquired March 2, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust hovering over the Taklimakan Desert.
Published Mar 2, 2011
Acquired August 11, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust and clouds over the Taklimakan Desert in western China.
Published Aug 11, 2011
Acquired March 12, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust plumes blowing from the west margin of the Taklimakan Desert.
Published Mar 14, 2011
Acquired April 29, 2011, this natural-color image shows thick dust over the Taklimakan Desert.
Published May 2, 2011
Acquired October 22, 2010, this natural-color image shows dust over the eastern half of the Taklimakan Desert.
Published Oct 22, 2010
South of snow-capped mountain peaks, dust plumes obscured the Taklimakan Desert on April 17, 2009.
Published Apr 17, 2009
