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A slight rise of rocky land interrupts the linear dunes of the Empty Quarter.

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In a land with little water, the wind does the landscaping most of the time. Ephemeral water leaves a mark, though.

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Dust Storm in Saudi Arabia

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Despite efforts by local officials, the desert continues its advance.

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A Dusty View of the Al Qassim Region
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Dust over the Persian Gulf
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Dust over the Persian Gulf

Acquired March 6, 2013, this image shows a dust storm blowing over the Persian Gulf.

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A dust plume spans hundreds of kilometers over the Arabian Peninsula in this natural-color image from late February 2012.

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Crop Circles in the Desert
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Crop Circles in the Desert

Over the course of 25 years, farms have sprouted in the Arabian Desert, fueled by deep and old groundwater.

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Ar Rub’ al Khali Sand Sea, Arabian Peninsula
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Ar Rub’ al Khali Sand Sea, Arabian Peninsula

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