Dust blew over parts of Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and all of Kuwait in early June 2012.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
Acquired May 24, 2012, this natural-color image shows dust engulfing most of Iraq and Kuwait.
Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
The dust storm is likely fed by sand from the Empty Quarter.
Dust and Haze
Acquired April 4, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust plumes over Iraq and neighboring countries.
An atmospheric disturbance in March 2013 picked up sand in several parts of the Middle East.
Acquired May 8, 2013, this image shows a dust storm over Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
An October dust storm darkened skies over much of Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Dust and Haze
Winds pushed a wall of dust across the Arabian Peninsula in April.
Atmosphere Dust and Haze
Acquired April 5, 2013, this image shows a veil of thick dust over the Arabian Peninsula and the Persian Gulf.
Acquired January 8, 2013, this image shows a dust storm over Iraq and neighboring countries.