Asian Dust' (also yellow dust, yellow sand, yellow wind or China dust storms) is a seasonal meteorological phenomenon which affects much of East Asia sporadically during the springtime months. The dust originates in the deserts of Mongolia, northern China and Kazakhstan where high-speed surface winds and intense dust storms kick up dense clouds of fine, dry soil particles. These clouds are then carried eastward by prevailing winds and pass over China, North and South Korea, and Japan, as well as parts of the Russian Far East. Sometimes, the airborne particulates are carried much further, in significant concentrations which affect air quality as far east as the United States.
Yup, its that time of the year again... where my sinuses act up and my head and neck aches worse than ever... Migrains are starting this year though, my eyes hurt!... and it hits me the same time everyday. It'll pass though, and then Monsoon season!
Stay healthy!
-Sam-
Monday, March 22, 2010
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