Severe, lingering drought is loosening up soil and sand to be picked up by wind storms.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
Dust and Haze
For the second time in a week, a large dust storm swept across the Southern Plains.
Acquired February 28, 2013, this image shows an arc of dust over Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
An October dust storm darkened skies over much of Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Dust and Haze
A cloud of dust extends hundreds of kilometers over the Arabian Sea in this true-color image from November 11, 2009.