Simoom Collection

Simoom in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Smyth
Simoom in the Desert, 1857....the wary and accustomed eye of the old greybearded camel-driver recognises in the murky banks quickly rising on the hot horizon the near approach of one of those

Panorama of the Nile - The Simoom, 1850. Creator:s Read
Panorama of the Nile - The Simoom, 1850. This Exhibition at the Egyptian Hall [in London] has much improved in its character

Exhibitions for Easter (engraving)
1612049 Exhibitions for Easter (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibitions for Easter. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 March 1850)

Historical views of Arabia. Arab performer with goat balancing on blocks 64, view of the Greek convent at Mount Sinai 65, and Muslim pilgrims on the Hajj at Mecca 66

The great African desert, caravan of camels, horses and asses, overtaken by the Simoom
964948 The great African desert, caravan of camels, horses and asses, overtaken by the Simoom, frightened gazelles (chromolitho) by English School

"The Atmosphere", the Simoom (engraving)
1052822 " The Atmosphere", the Simoom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Atmosphere", the Simoom)

Phenomena of nature (engraving)
1090875 Phenomena of nature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phenomena of nature)

The Simoom; Le Simoom, (oil on canvas)
827196 The Simoom; Le Simoom, (oil on canvas) by Fromentin, Eugene (1820-76); 55.2x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Simoom; Le Simoom. Eugene Fromentin (1820-1876). Oil on canvas

Scenes in the Desert (engraving)
1587320 Scenes in the Desert (engraving) by Archer, John Wykeham (1808-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in the Desert. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 February 1857)

Arab caravan sheltering from the Simoom (Samum) wind.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Source Size = 3876 x 1644
Panorama of the Nile, the Simoom

DESERT WIND, 1857. Arabs and European travellers encounter a simoom (Arabic for poison wind) in the desert. Line engraving, English, 1857

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The simoom, also known as the "poison wind," is a scorching hot and suffocating desert wind that can be incredibly dangerous to those caught in its path. With temperatures reaching over 130 degrees Fahrenheit, this fierce wind can cause heatstroke, dehydration, and even death within minutes. Originating from North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, the simoom carries fine particles of sand and dust that create a blinding haze, making it difficult to see or breathe. Travelers in desert regions must be wary of this deadly phenomenon and take precautions to avoid being overtaken by its relentless force. The simoom serves as a reminder of nature's power and unpredictability, showcasing the harsh realities of life in some of the world's most extreme environments. Stay safe and stay informed when venturing into areas where the simoom may strike with little warning.