S. Korean Meteorological Agency Issues Yellow Dust Warning As Storm Crosses From China - AFP

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South Korea's weather service Friday issued a warning against airborne pollution known as "yellow dust", advising residents in western areas to avoid outdoor activities.

"Yellow dust which originated in Mongolia reached South Korea, blanketing most of the western parts of the country," the National Meteorological Administration said in a statement. "As the effect of the dust storm can spread to the nation, it is desirable to refrain from outdoor activities."

The warning covered the capital Seoul and adjacent areas as well as South Chungcheong and Jeolla provinces.

Weather officials quoted by Yonhap news agency said it was the first time yellow dust had been spotted on Christmas Day in South Korea. The dust storms usually hit the country in spring.

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[madrchsod]

1. yellow snow coming to the united states...?

would`t that be wonderful!

[bluedave]

3. snow

You know you can make your own.

[izquierdista]

2. I wonder if it will make Fox News

And get them all stirred up about the 'Yellow Peril'.

[TxRider]

4. Only going to get worse as China slowly turns to desert

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/the-gathering-sandstorm-encroaching-desert-missing-water-399653.html

http://pulitzercenter.typepad.com/untold_stories/2009/05/china-final-thoughts-from-the-desertification-train.html