Dust and Haze

Dust Storm Sweeps Through Iraq
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Dust Storm Sweeps Through Iraq

A thick dust plume in the Middle East dimmed skies and sent thousands to the hospital in April 2025.

Published Apr 17, 2025

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A Curtain of Dust Over the Tarim Basin
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A Curtain of Dust Over the Tarim Basin

In a seasonal spectacle, a spring dust storm swept through the dry, barren basin in western China.

Published Apr 4, 2025

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Dusty Inferno Hits Oklahoma
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Dusty Inferno Hits Oklahoma

A major weather system spawned wind-fueled fires and dust storms in the state before moving east.

Published Mar 17, 2025

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Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S.
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Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S.

A powerful mid-latitude storm fueled dust storms, tornadoes, blizzards, and downpours across the country.  

Published Mar 5, 2025

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Desert Dust Streams from Iran
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Desert Dust Streams from Iran

Winds lofted dust from the arid landscape across the Gulf of Oman.

Published Jan 24, 2025

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