Acquired April 24, 2012, this image shows a continuing dust storm in the Taklimakan Desert of western China.
Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
Dust storms continued in the Taklimakan Desert in western China through early April 2012.
Acquired August 11, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust and clouds over the Taklimakan Desert in western China.
Acquired August 2, 2012, this image shows dust and clouds hugging the southern rim of the Taklimakan Desert.
Acquired March 2, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust hovering over the Taklimakan Desert.
Acquired March 12, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust plumes blowing from the west margin of the Taklimakan Desert.
Acquired April 29, 2011, this natural-color image shows thick dust over the Taklimakan Desert.
Acquired April 5, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust and clouds swirling over the Taklimakan Desert.
South of snow-capped mountain peaks, dust plumes obscured the Taklimakan Desert on April 17, 2009.
A thin veil of dust covers the western portion Taklimakan Desert while clouds predominate over the eastern half in this image from June 9, 2009.