The “Mountain of Sulfur” rises from the desert in north-central Iran.
Published Sep 26, 2015
Linear dunes dominate the landscape of eastern Namibia. Part of the Kalahari Desert, the dunes likely formed more than 10,000 years ago.
Published Dec 4, 2011
The rocks of Dasht-e Kavir tell tales of a much wetter environment millions of years ago.
Published Feb 17, 2013
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
Acquired August 11, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust and clouds over the Taklimakan Desert in western China.
Published Aug 11, 2011
This digital elevation map of the Badain Jaran Desert shows multi-generation dunes, with smaller dunes resting atop larger ones.
Published Apr 20, 2011
