Traffic on the A28 during snowfall - Franqueville

Traffic on the A28 during snowfall - Franqueville

A28 highway is regulated for traffic due to the snowy phenomenon near Franqueville, Normandy, France on January 7 2026. Sand blasters pass regularly. Photo Mario FOURMY/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic on the A28 during snowfall - Franqueville

Traffic on the A28 during snowfall - Franqueville

A28 highway is regulated for traffic due to the snowy phenomenon near Franqueville, Normandy, France on January 7 2026. Sand blasters pass regularly. Photo Mario FOURMY/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic on the A28 during snowfall - Franqueville

Traffic on the A28 during snowfall - Franqueville

A28 highway is regulated for traffic due to the snowy phenomenon near Franqueville, Normandy, France on January 7 2026. Sand blasters pass regularly. Photo Mario FOURMY/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

Displaced Palestinians work to reinforce sand barriers near damaged tents along the seafront in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Agreement - Sa Kaew

Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Agreement - Sa Kaew

This photo taken on December 28, 2025 shows a bunker made of sand bags and cement in Sa Kaew province near the Thailand-Cambodia border in Thailand. Thailand and Cambodia signed a joint statement on Saturday to agree on a ceasefire from 12:00 p.m. local time. The statement was inked by Thai Defense Minister Natthapon Nakpanich and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Tea Seiha during the third Special General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, which was held on the Thai side of the border in Chanthaburi province. Photo by Sun Weitong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A view shows a tree with dried branches on a sand dune in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A view shows a sand dune in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A lizard walks on sand in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Two men stand on top of a sand dune amid scattered desert shrubs in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A desert plant is seen amid the sand in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Sand dunes and scattered desert shrubs are seen in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A car drives through sand dunes in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A view shows sand dunes and salt-crusted ground in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

People walk on sand dunes in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

People walk on sand dunes in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are cleaning sand and dust on solar panels at a 20MW photovoltaic power plant in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10th, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are cleaning sand and dust on solar panels at a 20MW photovoltaic power plant in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10th, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are cleaning sand and dust on solar panels at a 20MW photovoltaic power plant in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10th, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are cleaning sand and dust on solar panels at a 20MW photovoltaic power plant in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10th, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are cleaning sand and dust on solar panels at a 20MW photovoltaic power plant in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10th, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are cleaning sand and dust on solar panels at a 20MW photovoltaic power plant in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10th, 2025.

China Expands Green Belt Around Its Largest Desert

China Expands Green Belt Around Its Largest Desert

An aerial drone photo taken on April 8, 2025 shows checkerboard sand barriers at a sand-control zone in Minfeng County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Ding Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas 3

A dust storm rolled across West Texas on Thursday, November 20, reducing visibility.

US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas 2

A dust storm rolled across West Texas on Thursday, November 20, reducing visibility.

US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas

A dust storm rolled across West Texas on Thursday, November 20, reducing visibility.

Weather Conditions Exacerbate Difficulties in Camps - Khan Yunis

Weather Conditions Exacerbate Difficulties in Camps - Khan Yunis

Damaged tents lie scattered in the sand after heavy rain in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, on November 16, 2025. Weather conditions have intensified the hardships in the overcrowded camp, where residents rely on improvised structures for survival. Photo by Abdolrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Weather Conditions Exacerbate Difficulties in Camps - Khan Yunis

Weather Conditions Exacerbate Difficulties in Camps - Khan Yunis

Damaged tents lie scattered in the sand after heavy rain in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, on November 16, 2025. Weather conditions have intensified the hardships in the overcrowded camp, where residents rely on improvised structures for survival. Photo by Abdolrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Weather Conditions Exacerbate Difficulties in Camps - Khan Yunis

Weather Conditions Exacerbate Difficulties in Camps - Khan Yunis

A man sits at the entrance of a tent amid sand and scattered items in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, on November 16, 2025. Weather conditions have intensified the hardships in the overcrowded camp, where residents rely on improvised structures for survival. Photo by Abdolrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Badain Jaran Desert

Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

Badain Jaran Desert

Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

Badain Jaran Desert

Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

Badain Jaran Desert

Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

Badain Jaran Desert

Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

Badain Jaran Desert

Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

Badain Jaran Desert

Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

Badain Jaran Desert

Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

Badain Jaran Desert

Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

Badain Jaran Desert

Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The International Lunar Research Station Sand Table exhibited at the China Pavilion of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, November 7, 2025.

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The International Lunar Research Station Sand Table exhibited at the China Pavilion of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, November 7, 2025.

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The International Lunar Research Station Sand Table exhibited at the China Pavilion of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, November 7, 2025.

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The International Lunar Research Station Sand Table exhibited at the China Pavilion of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, November 7, 2025.

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The International Lunar Research Station Sand Table exhibited at the China Pavilion of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, November 7, 2025.

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The International Lunar Research Station Sand Table exhibited at the China Pavilion of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, November 7, 2025.

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

International Lunar Research Station Sand Table

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The International Lunar Research Station Sand Table exhibited at the China Pavilion of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, November 7, 2025.

Chinese Lunar Research Station Sand Table

Chinese Lunar Research Station Sand Table

The sand table of the Chinese lunar research station, which was first exhibited at the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Chinese Lunar Research Station Sand Table

Chinese Lunar Research Station Sand Table

The sand table of the Chinese lunar research station, which was first exhibited at the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Chinese Lunar Research Station Sand Table

Chinese Lunar Research Station Sand Table

The sand table of the Chinese lunar research station, which was first exhibited at the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Chinese Lunar Research Station Sand Table

Chinese Lunar Research Station Sand Table

The sand table of the Chinese lunar research station, which was first exhibited at the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Chinese Lunar Research Station Sand Table

Chinese Lunar Research Station Sand Table

The sand table of the Chinese lunar research station, which was first exhibited at the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.