Dust Storms

Air Quality
Dust Storms
Earth Observatory
NOAA-21 (JPSS-2)
Terra
Strong winds in March 2026 carried Saharan dust across northwestern Africa and toward the Canary Islands, reducing visibility and prompting alerts.
Posted April 1, 2026
EMIT (Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation)
Dust Storms
Earth
Earth Science Division
International Space Station (ISS)
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
EMIT delivers first-of-a-kind maps of minerals in Earth’s dust-source areas, enabling scientists to model the fine particles’ role in climate change and more.
Posted December 11, 2023
EMIT (Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation)
Dust Storms
Earth
Earth Science Division
Greenhouse Gases
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Since launching 16 months ago, the EMIT imaging spectrometer aboard the International Space Station has shown an ability to detect more than just surface minerals.
Posted November 17, 2023
Dust Storms
Earth
Natural Disasters
Dust storms present a growing threat to the health and safety of U.S. populations.
Posted November 15, 2023
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