Where do dust storms occur in the US?

While dust storms occur around the world, some of the biggest arise in North Africa's Sahara desert and in the Gobi desert of China and Mongolia. Depending on the time of year, dust from the Sahara desert may blow toward the Middle East, Europe, or North or South America. read more

Prev NEXT The erosion of soil in one area and deposition of it in another is a process that has played a role in our global ecosystem since time began. read more

NASA states that some of the largest dust storms on Earth are in Africa's Sahara desert and in the Asian Gobi desert. In the United States, dust storms are common in the Southwest and in some areas of the Midwest. Drought can increase the occurrence of dust storms. read more

While dust storms occur around the world, some of the biggest arise in North Africa’s Sahara desert and in the Gobi desert of China and Mongolia. Depending on the time of year, dust from the Sahara desert may blow toward the Middle East, Europe, or North or South America. read more