A veil of dust darkened skies near Saudi Arabia in April 2015.
Atmosphere Dust and Haze
Dust and Haze
Acquired March 11, 2012, this image shows a rough paisley pattern over the Arabian Sea, formed by dust and clouds.
Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
A dust plume spans hundreds of kilometers over the Arabian Peninsula in this natural-color image from late February 2012.
The dust storm is likely fed by sand from the Empty Quarter.
A dust plume stretches from Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates in this natural-color image acquired on March 3, 2012.
Acquired May 4, 2011, this natural-color image shows a dust storm blowing off the Arabian Peninsula and over the Persian Gulf.