Dust Storm in the Middle East

A dust storm struck the Middle East on June 18, 2009, affecting countries from Syria to Iran.
Dust Storm in the Middle East
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Dust Storm in the Middle East

Dust hovered over western Iran and the Persian Gulf on June 19, 2009.

Published Jun 19, 2009

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

Dust Storm in the Middle East
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Dust Storm in the Middle East

A MODIS image shows dust plumes over Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, and Iran on June 18, 2009. The dust is thickest along the Iraq-Iran border.

Published Jun 18, 2009

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze