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Southern Hemisphere Dust Storms

Strong winds routinely loft sand and dust into the atmosphere in the Southern Hemisphere.
Dust Engulfs Coastal Peru
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Dust Engulfs Coastal Peru

Skies turned orange across the city of Ica as winds, locally known as Paracas winds, lofted dust from the coastal desert region.

Published Aug 4, 2025

Image of the Day Land Dust and Haze

Blowing in the Patagonian Wind
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Blowing in the Patagonian Wind

Strong winds that race across Lago Colhué Huapi have exposed ancient artifacts amid the dusty surface.  

Published Apr 4, 2024

Image of the Day Atmosphere Dust and Haze

Dusts of Different Stripes
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Dusts of Different Stripes

Strong winds carried desert and salt pan dust over the Atlantic

Published Jul 17, 2023

Image of the Day Atmosphere Dust and Haze

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