I had experienced a few small sandstorms over the previous months but this left them in the dust. This was otherworldly, bizarre and menacing, definitely frightening yet undeniably compelling.

• 前几个月我在北京也经历过几次小规模的沙尘暴,但和这次相比简直不值一提。这次的沙尘暴彷佛来自另一个世界,既骇人听闻,又触目惊心。