File:Dust storm off West Africa (MODIS 2017-10-19).jpg
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The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA’s Terra satellite acquired a true-color image of the dusty scene on October 14.
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English: Strong winds pushed massive amounts of dust over Western Sahara, Mauritania, and Senegal in mid-October, 2017. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA’s Terra satellite acquired a true-color image of the dusty scene on October 14. The Cape Verde Islands sit in the lower left, with dust hanging over the eastern islands.
Dust storms are the most common natural hazard in this region. Africa is the world’s largest source of dust to the atmosphere, contributing about 70 percent of the global total. Airborne mineral dust from the world’s deserts delivers nutrients to the land and ocean, and affects the atmosphere and climate. |
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Date | Taken on 14 October 2017 | ||
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Author | Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC |
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