An October dust storm darkened skies over much of Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Dust and Haze
Acquired March 17, 2012, this natural-color image shows a dust storm arising near the Syria-Iraq border.
Atmosphere Land 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.
Dust and Haze
Acquired May 24, 2012, this natural-color image shows dust engulfing most of Iraq and Kuwait.
Acquired February 28, 2013, this image shows an arc of dust over Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze