Australia Engulfed by Dust Storms

Australia Engulfed by Dust Storms
Tim Wimbourne / Reuters

Water Under the Bridge
A water taxi passes under the Sydney Harbour Bridge as the dust storm blankets the city. Ferry traffic was understandably disrupted, and officials said air-pollution levels from the dust were the highest recorded since tallies began in the 1970s.

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