Figure 1. (IMAGE) Science China Press Caption An overview map showing the locations of Lake Karakul (blue pentagon), Lake Daihai (blue star), and dust storm meteorological stations (purple circles) around the primary dust sources in northern China, including 7 stations in western Tarim Basin (TB), 7 stations around Qaidam Basin (QB), 8 stations in northern Qilian Mountain (QM, that is the southern Badain Jaran Desert and Tengger Desert), and 9 stations around Lake Daihai. The red arrow denotes the westerly. Credit ©Science China Press Usage Restrictions Use with credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.