Intense dust storms have raged across two continents in mid-March 2012.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
Fierce northern winds sent a cloud of dust across Afghanistan and Pakistan on December 20, 2011.
Acquired December 13, 2012, this image shows a dust storm in southwestern Asia.
Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
Acquired July 12, 2010, this natural-color image shows a dust plume over the borders between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.
Dust and Haze
This true-color image shows dust plumes blowing from southwestern Afghanistan toward the south-southeast, passing over westernmost Pakistan and easternmost Iran on July 13, 2009.
Acquired December 4, 2010, this natural-color image shows a dust storm over the borders between Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Acquired July 15, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust plumes in southwestern Afghanistan and western Pakistan.
Acquired September 13, 2010, this natural-color image shows a dust storm over the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.