Dust off Western Africa

A dust plume spanning hundreds of kilometers blew off the coast of western Africa in early February 2012.
Dust off Western Africa
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Dust off Western Africa

Saharan dust blows past Cape Verde in this image acquired on February 7, 2012.

Published Feb 9, 2012

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

Dust off Western Africa
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Dust off Western Africa

Thick dust nearly hides the sea surface off the western coast of Africa in this natural-color image from February 6, 2012.

Published Feb 7, 2012

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze