Shamal (wind)
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A shamal is a northwesterly wind blowing over Iraq and the Persian Gulf states, often strong during the day, but decreasing at night. This weather effect occurs from once to several times a year, most
A shamal overspreading Iraq
Asian Dust
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Asian Dust is a meteorological phenomenon that affects much of East Asia year-round and especially during the spring months. The dust originates in the deserts of China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan, wher
Shamal (wind)
…A sandstorm caused by shamal winds tore apart a U.S. Marine encampment on HBO's Generation Kill TV series about the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Asian dust Dust storm…
Dust clouds leaving mainland China and traveling toward Korea and Japan
Dust deposition in Beijing during the 2006 season
Number of days of Yellow Dust Observations in Korea from 1960 to 2016