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June 26, 2010 - Sahara Dust Over the Red Sea
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Billows of dust rise over the Sahara Desert of northeastern Africa in this image captured by the MODIS on the Aqua satellite on June 8, 2010. The tan dust is thick, entirely blocking the view of the ground. The front edge of the storm blows out over the Red Sea. Faint blue and green swirls in the sea are probably phytoplankton, but may also be sediment in the water.
Strong sandstorms are extremely common in Sudan. The powerful storm is called a haboob, and it often accompanies thunderstorms. The winds in this storm blow sand toward the north and east.
Image Facts
Satellite:
Aqua
Date Acquired: 06/08/2010
Resolutions:
1km ( B), 500m ( B), 250m ( B)
Bands Used: 1,4,3
Image Credit:
Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC
Billows of dust rise over the Sahara Desert of northeastern Africa in this image captured by the MODIS on the Aqua satellite on June 8, 2010. The tan dust is thick, entirely blocking the view of the ground. The front edge of the storm blows out over the Red Sea. Faint blue and green swirls in the sea are probably phytoplankton, but may also be sediment in the water.
Strong sandstorms are extremely common in Sudan. The powerful storm is called a haboob, and it often accompanies thunderstorms. The winds in this storm blow sand toward the north and east.
Image Facts
Satellite:
Aqua
Date Acquired: 06/08/2010
Resolutions:
1km ( B), 500m ( B), 250m ( B)
Bands Used: 1,4,3
Image Credit:
Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC
