Dry conditions brought on by El Niño likely intensified the 2023 fire season, following several years of relative quiet.
Published Oct 6, 2023Image of the Day Heat Land Dust and Haze Fires Human Presence
Dust from the ephemeral Hamun wetlands streamed over parts of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan in September.
Published Sep 27, 2023Strong winds carried desert and salt pan dust over the Atlantic
Published Jul 17, 2023A low-pressure system lifted sand and dust from the Gobi Desert and darkened skies in Beijing.
Published Mar 24, 2023A rare December sandstorm in China darkened skies in several cities.
Published Dec 13, 2022