I remember the day when it rolled in early in May, or hit us rather, like a wall. Sandstorms are common in Israel and the Middle East. This awesome force of nature is best witnessed by this aerial photo taken by Yonatan Zur. We wonder if these kind of events will increase with climate change?
Read this article (and see impressive pic) about a recent sandstorm that paralyzed the Gulf Region.
HowToBeIsraeli blog talks about health problems related to sandstorms and how to keep the dust out.
:: via QuietUSLeo
[…] These sandstorms have always existed. Camels are one of few creatures that seem impervious to them, evolved as they are to cope. Human beings are not nearly as well equipped. Not only do they risk being blinded by or choking on biting walls of sand, but they are quickly disoriented as visibility is reduced. Realizing that human beings have destroyed everything that might have held the sand in place, five countries have agreed to a plan to reduce the severity of future storms. […]
that is an amazing shot…. wow.