Natural Event

Dust Storm in Iraq
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Dust Storm in Iraq

The airborne particles engulfed parts of Iraq for multiple days in April 2022, turning skies orange, reducing visibility, and degrading air quality.

Published Apr 11, 2022

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

A Xinjiang Dust Storm
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A Xinjiang Dust Storm

Spring is peak season for dust in the Taklamakan desert in western China.

Published Mar 9, 2022

Image of the Day Land Dust and Haze

Wildfires Char South Korea
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Wildfires Char South Korea

Firefighters contended with strong winds and dry weather as blazes raced through coastal counties.

Published Mar 7, 2022

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Fire Led to Spike in Coastal Bacteria, Murky Waters
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Fire Led to Spike in Coastal Bacteria, Murky Waters

Scientists found water quality was degraded for months following a Southern California wildfire.

Published Mar 3, 2022

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Floods Swamp Eastern Australia
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Floods Swamp Eastern Australia

Several days of torrential rains have inundated coastal towns in Queensland and New South Wales

Published Mar 2, 2022

Land Water Floods Human Presence