The Uvs Nuur Basin sits on the northern edge of the Central Asian steppes, bounded on all sides by mountains. Though largely arid, the basin is dotted with water. A large salt lake, the Uvs Nuur Lake, sits at the center of the basin, and several smaller lakes are scattered across the 600 kilometers east to west and 120 kilometers north to south that make up the basin.
Published Oct 11, 2007
The largest desert in China experiences frequent dust storms as lakes dry, leaving loose, fine mineral soil that lifts easily on the wind.
Published Feb 6, 2014
Acquired March 22, 2012, this natural-color image shows a dust storm in China’s Taklimakan Desert.
Published Mar 27, 2012
Acquired April 24, 2012, this image shows a continuing dust storm in the Taklimakan Desert of western China.
Published Apr 24, 2012
Acquired August 11, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust and clouds over the Taklimakan Desert in western China.
Published Aug 11, 2011
