Saharan Dust Crosses the Atlantic

Dust plumes blew off the west coast of Africa and crossed the Atlantic Ocean in late May and early June 2010.
Saharan Dust Crosses the Atlantic
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Saharan Dust Crosses the Atlantic

This photo-like satellite image from June 1, 2010, shows the trans-oceanic connection between Africa and the Amazon: Saharan dust ferried across the Atlantic on easterly winds.

Published Jun 4, 2010

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Saharan Dust Crosses the Atlantic
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Saharan Dust Crosses the Atlantic

Acquired May 29, 2010, this natural-color image shows Saharan dust plumes blowing past Cape Verde toward the west.

Published Jun 2, 2010

Atmosphere Dust and Haze

Saharan Dust Crosses the Atlantic
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Saharan Dust Crosses the Atlantic

Acquired June 1, 2010, this natural-color image shows a thin plume of dust off the coast of South America.

Published Jun 1, 2010

Atmosphere Dust and Haze

Dust off Western Africa
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Dust off Western Africa

Acquired May 28, 2010, this natural-color image shows thick plumes of dust blowing off the west coast of Africa, past Cape Verde, and over the Atlantic Ocean.

Published Jun 1, 2010

Atmosphere Dust and Haze