China: Sandstorm Obscures Visibility At Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

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China: Sandstorm Obscures Visibility At Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

A fierce sandstorm filled the sky with blowing sand and a blanket of gray clouds, drastically reducing visibility at Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring in Jiuquan, Gansu on June 29, 2024. The swirling sands made it nearly impossible for visitors to see each other's faces, encapsulating the harsh and unpredictable nature of the desert environment. The filmer came to this scenic spot to watch an open-air concert in the desert, without realizing that the weather was not on their side.

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  • ILEA002961352
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  • 2024/7/05 20:54:21
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  • 2024, Gansu, looped, NOTE: 4 clips, no audio Video Location: Jiuquan, China Video Recording Date/Time: June 29

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