Dust Plumes off West Africa

A new dust storm began blowing off the west coast of Africa on July 18, 2009. The dust remained visible the next day.
Dust Plumes off West Africa
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Dust Plumes off West Africa

This natural-color image from July 19, 2009, shows diffuse but still visible dust that has traveled westward from Africa toward Cape Verde.

Published Jul 20, 2009

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

Dust Plumes off West Africa
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Dust Plumes off West Africa

This true-color image shows a large plume of tan dust off the coast of Senegal, east of Cape Verde, on July 19, 2009.

Published Jul 20, 2009

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze