Winter winds, the harmattan, swept a cloud of dust out of West Africa and across the Atlantic.
Published Mar 5, 2014
The latest in a series of dust storms carried even more dust and sand off the coast of Morocco and Western Sahara.
Published Mar 9, 2020
Saharan dust blows past Cape Verde in this image acquired on February 7, 2012.
Published Feb 9, 2012
An extensive dust storm in late February carried debris over the Atlantic Ocean, en route to the Amazon Basin.
Published Mar 4, 2015
On March 10, 2007, thick plumes of dust blew off the west coast of Africa and over the Canary Islands. In this image, the tan dust strikes a strong contrast with the navy blue ocean. The dust plumes are thickest over the Canary Islands, almost thick enough to completely obscure the satellite’s view of them.
Published Mar 14, 2007
