Dust over Iraq, Syria, and Turkey

Dust blew across Iraq, Syria, and Turkey on May 21, 2009.
Dust over Iraq, Syria, and Turkey
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Dust over Iraq, Syria, and Turkey

This true-color image shows the progression of a dust storm over Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. Compared to another image acquired earlier in the day, this image shows thicker dust in Turkey and thinner dust in Iraq.

Published May 21, 2009

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

Dust over Iraq, Syria, and Turkey
Image

Dust over Iraq, Syria, and Turkey

This true-color image shows a cloud of dust over Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. Although source points for the storm are not obvious, the dust appears to blow toward the northwest.

Published May 21, 2009

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze