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Floods across the Western Sahel

In late August and early September 2009, widespread flooding occurred throughout western North Africa along the western expanse of the Sahel.
Floods Across the Western Sahel
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Floods Across the Western Sahel

These false-color images show the Inner Niger Delta in Mali on August 24, 2009,and September 18, 2009. The September 18 image shows wetlands soaked by rains.

Published Sep 21, 2009

Land Floods

Floods across the Western Sahel
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Floods across the Western Sahel

Acquired on August 28 and September 8, 2009, these false-color images show swollen waterways in southeastern Burkina Faso and the surrounding region.

Published Sep 8, 2009

Land Floods

Floods across the Western Sahel
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Floods across the Western Sahel

Comparing August 28 and September 3, 2009, these false-color images show changes along Burkina Faso’s Nakamb&Zeacute; River caused by flooding.

Published Sep 4, 2009

Land Floods

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