Dust Storm in the Middle East

A dust storm blew across the Arabian Peninsula in mid- to late March 2012.
Dust over the Arabian Sea
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Dust over the Arabian Sea

Acquired March 20, 2012, this natural-color image shows a dust plume spanning the Arabian Sea, from Oman to India.

Published Mar 20, 2012

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

Dust over the Gulf of Aden
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Dust over the Gulf of Aden

Acquired March 19, 2012, this natural-color image shows a dust storm blowing off the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula.

Published Mar 19, 2012

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

Dust over Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf
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Dust over Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf

Acquired March 18, 2012, this natural-color image shows a dust storm blowing southward across the Arabian Peninsula.

Published Mar 19, 2012

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

Dust Storm in Syria and Iraq
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Dust Storm in Syria and Iraq

Acquired March 17, 2012, this natural-color image shows a dust storm arising near the Syria-Iraq border.

Published Mar 19, 2012

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze