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Dust Out Of Western Africa

Winds lofted a dust plume from western Africa and carried it over the Atlantic Ocean in spring 2017.
Dust Above the Red Sea
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Dust Above the Red Sea

This arid part of Africa sees frequent dust plumes.

Published Jun 28, 2017

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

A Dusty Day Over Western Africa
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A Dusty Day Over Western Africa

A satellite image and space station video show a dust plume stretching over the Atlantic Ocean.

Published May 14, 2017

Image of the Day Atmosphere Dust and Haze

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