Dust Storms in North Africa

Dust blew off the coasts of Libya and Egypt, and over the Mediterranean Sea in late February 2011.
Dust Plume over the Mediterranean Sea
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Dust Plume over the Mediterranean Sea

Acquired February 23, 2011, this natural-color image shows a dust plume extending across the Mediterranean Sea.

Published Feb 23, 2011

Atmosphere Dust and Haze

Dust off Egypt and Libya
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Dust off Egypt and Libya

Acquired February 19, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust plumes extending from Libya and Egypt northwards across the Mediterranean Sea.

Published Feb 21, 2011

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

Dust Plumes off Libya and Egypt
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Dust Plumes off Libya and Egypt

Acquired February 18, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust plumes blowing off the coasts of Libya and Egypt.

Published Feb 21, 2011

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze