Dust and Haze
Acquired November 23, 2010, this natural-color image shows the islands of the Cape Verde Archipelago off the west coast of Africa.
Image of the Day Land Water
Acquired February 6, 2010, this true-color image shows a thin veil of dust blowing past the Canary Islands, gradually curving toward the southwest south of El Hierro.
Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
Image of the Day Atmosphere
Winter winds pick up sand from the Sahara and blow it over the North Atlantic islands.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Dust and Haze