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The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA�s Aqua satellite captured this true-color image on February 24.

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English: Rapid development of a cyclonic system over Libya, Egypt, Chad and Sudan sent huge clouds of dust rolling over the region in late February, 2015.

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA�s Aqua satellite captured this true-color image on February 24. The clouds of dust have formed formidable fronts as they roll to the southwest over Chad (west) and Sudan (east). The landscape behind the dust line is completely obscured by the thick tan dust, while the clear air ahead of the dust line allows the land to be visualized completely from space.

Dust storms are common this time of year, and are a major natural hazard of the region.
Date Taken on 24 February 2015
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Dust storms in Chad and Sudan (direct link)

This image or video was catalogued by Goddard Space Flight Center of the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under Photo ID: 2015-03-04.

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Author Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC
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