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Earth from Space: Beijing blanketed in dust

21 April 2006

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Envisat's MERIS captured the sand whipping over Beijing, China, on 17 April 2006, the day after the worst sandstorm in five years sweeping through the capital. (Landmass has been outlined in black around the Yellow Sea for reference.)

Credits: ESA