Storms and a lunar eclipse are a few of the phenomena visible in animations of Earth’s full disk.
Published Dec 16, 2015
In November 2014, a storm off the coast of Libya helped blow Saharan dust over the Mediterranean Sea.
Published Nov 11, 2014
In June 2014, winds pushed a river of dust from western Africa across the Atlantic Ocean.
Published Jul 5, 2014
A weather forecast for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 31, 2008, called for high winds and the possibility of dust storms. Two days later, the predictions came to pass—with a vengeance.
Published Feb 8, 2008
Dust storms are common in the region, and sometimes bear resemblance to weather events on Mars.
Published May 10, 2020
White mountaintops received a fresh dusting—and not of snow.
Published Mar 4, 2017
Satellite observations show how far winds normally spread North African dust particles before rain and gravity pull them down to the ocean.
Published Jan 9, 2020
An extensive dust storm in late February carried debris over the Atlantic Ocean, en route to the Amazon Basin.
Published Mar 4, 2015
A massive dust storm spans central Sudan and stretches into the Central African Republic on May 9, 2009.
Published May 11, 2009
A relentless storm lofted dust out of western Africa for days.
Published Mar 31, 2018
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