Dust and clouds hovered over the Taklimakan Desert

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Dust and clouds hovered over the Taklimakan Desert

June 9, 2009 - Dust and clouds hover over the Taklimakan Desert. The dust forms a hazy veil over the desert, especially along its northwestern margin. In the western half of the desert, a spray of clouds casts shadows onto the dust cloud below. In the east, clouds predominate. A mixture of dust and clouds blows eastward out of the desert.
The Taklimakan Desert sits in the Tarim Basin, between the mountain ranges of the Tien Shan (or Tian Shan) in the north and the Kunlun Shan in the south. The Taklimakan Desert is the largest, hottest, and driest desert in China, as well as one of the worlds largest shifting-sand deserts. Sand dunes in the Taklimakan can reach a height of up to 200 meters (656 feet)

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the ethereal beauty of the Taklimakan Desert, as dust and clouds intertwine to create a mesmerizing spectacle. Taken on June 9,2009, the image showcases a hazy veil of dust that blankets the desert, particularly along its northwestern edge. In the western half of the desert, wisps of clouds cast enchanting shadows upon the dusty landscape below. Meanwhile, in the eastern region, billowing clouds dominate the scene. A fascinating amalgamation of dust and clouds is seen blowing eastward out of this vast expanse. Situated within China's Tarim Basin and flanked by majestic mountain ranges such as Tien Shan in the north and Kunlun Shan in the south, Taklimakan Desert stands as an awe-inspiring testament to nature's grandeur. It holds several distinctions - being not only China's largest but also hottest and driest desert while also ranking among one of Earth's largest shifting-sand deserts. The photograph offers a glimpse into this arid land's topography with sand dunes soaring up to an impressive height of 200 meters (656 feet). With no human presence captured in this space view from satellite imagery by Stocktrek Images, it allows viewers to immerse themselves fully into this untouched wilderness where nature reigns supreme.

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