Images related to Global Effects of Mount Pinatubo

Distinguishing Natural Aerosols from Human Pollution
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Distinguishing Natural Aerosols from Human Pollution

By measuring precisely how much light is reflected at visible and near-infrared wavelengths, the MODIS sensors can also distinguish between aerosol plumes of large particles (more than 1 micrometer) and small particles (less than 1 micrometer).

Published Sep 18, 2002

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TOMS Aerosol Index
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TOMS Aerosol Index

Published Dec 27, 2000

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Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland
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Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland

These satellite images of the Eyjafjallajökull eruption show not only the extent of the plume, but also the amount and type of particles in the plume.

Published Apr 23, 2010

Atmosphere Volcanoes

Aerosols from Chaiten Volcano
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Aerosols from Chaiten Volcano

On May 2, 2008, the Chaiten Volcano of southern Chile rumbled to life, also sending a cloud of ash high into the atmosphere.

Published May 24, 2008

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Atmospheric Temperature Trends, 1979-2005
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Atmospheric Temperature Trends, 1979-2005

These images show temperature trends in two thick layers of the atmosphere as measured by a series of satellite-based instruments between January 1979 and December 2005.

Published Jul 6, 2007

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