Dust blew over parts of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan in early June 2012.
Published Jun 5, 2012
This natural-color image from July 4, 2009, shows thick dust over much of Iraq and along the southern coast of Iran. Thinner dust appears over northern Iran and southern Iraq.
Published Jul 6, 2009
A weather forecast for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 31, 2008, called for high winds and the possibility of dust storms. Two days later, the predictions came to pass—with a vengeance.
Published Feb 8, 2008
Acquired July 12, 2010, this natural-color image shows a dust plume over the borders between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.
Published Jul 12, 2010
Acquired March 20, 2012, this natural-color image shows a dust plume spanning the Arabian Sea, from Oman to India.
Published Mar 20, 2012
Acquired December 28, 2012, this image shows dust storms from Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan blowing over the ocean.
Published Jan 4, 2013
Acquired March 4, 2010, this true-color image shows a thick dust plume stretching from Saudi Arabia to Iran, obscuring part of the Persian Gulf.
Published Mar 5, 2010
Acquired June 2, 2011, this natural-color image shows a dust storm over Iraq.
Published Jun 2, 2011
Following weeks of smoke, it was dust turning skies odd colors.
Published Jan 14, 2020
Acquired on April 19, 2012, this natural-color image shows thick dust over northwestern Iraq.
Published Apr 20, 2012
