The Middle East Dust Storm

  • Released Thursday, May 10, 2001
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Dust storms are an every day occurrance in Saudi Arabia. This storm is of an unusual size.

Dust storms are an every day occurrance in Saudi Arabia. This storm is of an unusual size.

SeaWiFS captured this image, a dust storm of enormous size, in Saudi Arabia.

SeaWiFS captured this image, a dust storm of enormous size, in Saudi Arabia.

Video slate image reads, "A large dust storm engulfs Saudi Arabia".

Video slate image reads, "A large dust storm engulfs Saudi Arabia".

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This page was originally published on Thursday, May 10, 2001.
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  • [SeaStar: SeaWiFS]

    ID: 100
    Sensor: SeaWiFS Dates used: 1999/05/20

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