These images, acquired by the Envisat satellite in March 2012, depict a powerful sandstorm blowing over the Persian Gulf, affecting countries like the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. Sandstorms are common in this region, driven by strong winds that can lift thousands of tons of sand and dust into the air. These storms can significantly reduce visibility, disrupt transportation, and affect air quality, posing challenges for residents and local infrastructure.

• Image 2: Satellite: Envisat, Instrument: Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MERIS), Product: MER_RR_1P, Acquisition Date: 18 Mar 2012, Orbit number: 52563, Band combination: 7, 5, 2
• Image 2: Satellite: Envisat, Instrument: Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MERIS), Product: MER_FR_1P, Acquisition Date: 19 Mar 2012, Orbit number: 52577, Band combination: , 7, 5, 2
• Image 3: Satellite: Envisat, Instrument: Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MERIS), Product: MER_RR_1P, Acquisition Date: 20 Mar 2012, Orbit number: 52592, Band combination: 7, 5, 2
• Image 4: Satellite: Envisat, Instrument: Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MERIS), Product: MER_FR_1P, Acquisition Date: 20 Mar 2012, Orbit number: 52592, Band combination: 7, 5, 2