A dust plume stretches across Yemen, Oman, and the Arabian Sea in this natural-color image acquired on March 4, 2012.
Published Mar 6, 2012
Which came first, the clouds or the dust? Both clouds and dust can be important factors influencing regional climate, and they are frequently observed together. In this view taken from the International Space Station, two images were merged to create a mosaic of a dust storm and thunderstorm over the Red Sea. By interpreting the mosaic, we make a guess about which came first.
Published Jun 29, 2003
Distinct plumes of dust blow from the desert of coastal Pakistan and Iran over the Arabian Sea in this true-color image from November 9, 2009.
Published Nov 9, 2009
The Terra satellite captured this view of dust over the Arabian Sea in October 2014.
Published Oct 15, 2014
Acquired April 7, 2013, this image shows a dust plume spanning hundreds of kilometers along the southern Arabian Peninsula.
Published Apr 9, 2013
Acquired December 28, 2012, this image shows dust storms from Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan blowing over the ocean.
Published Jan 4, 2013
Acquired September 1, 2012, this natural-color image shows dust blowing over the Red Sea.
Published Sep 5, 2012
