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October 25, 2024 - Bloom in the Sea of Azov
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Blue-green swirls dominated the Sea of Azov in late October 2024. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired this true-color image on October 23.
The widespread color is the result of a bloom of phytoplankton, which are microscopic plant-like organisms. They live in these waters year-round in relatively small numbers and, when conditions are favorable, can grow explosively to create large floating “blooms” that can easily be seen from space. Blooms usually peak in July through August, but often occur anytime between February and November. Because the organisms thrive in warmer waters, they are less abundant in the cooler months.
Image Facts
Satellite:
Aqua
Date Acquired: 10/23/2024
Resolutions:
1km (69.4 KB), 500m (174.8 KB), 250m (174.8 KB)
Bands Used: 1,4,3
Image Credit:
MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC
Blue-green swirls dominated the Sea of Azov in late October 2024. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired this true-color image on October 23.
The widespread color is the result of a bloom of phytoplankton, which are microscopic plant-like organisms. They live in these waters year-round in relatively small numbers and, when conditions are favorable, can grow explosively to create large floating “blooms” that can easily be seen from space. Blooms usually peak in July through August, but often occur anytime between February and November. Because the organisms thrive in warmer waters, they are less abundant in the cooler months.
Image Facts
Satellite:
Aqua
Date Acquired: 10/23/2024
Resolutions:
1km (69.4 KB), 500m (174.8 KB), 250m (174.8 KB)
Bands Used: 1,4,3
Image Credit:
MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC
