This rare and fascinating site is actually a dust wave that hit the Australian coastline last week. To date, no major damage has been reported.

These pictures of dark clouds of dust were taken in Arizona this weekend.

Sandstorms in Sahara lift fine sand particles up in the air. Mighty winds then drive them over the ocean forming the giant clouds of dust that can be seen from satellites. This phenomenon is called Calima.

That is how dust looks like magnified (x22 million).

If you have a condom, it will do…

Chinese people can even feel dust in the air. It’s difficult to breeze, so tourists and local citizens go out hiding their faces in scarves. Dust storms are seasonal phenomenon in Asia, and right now China is covered with “sand powder”. At the same time this orange dust makes photos exclusive, even close to retro style. I bet photographers have much work to do on open air :)