Multi-Day Timelapse of Saharan Dust Traversing the Atlantic
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This timelapse going back the last 10 days showcases the Saharan Air Layer as dust from West Africa blows across the Atlantic Ocean. The dry air had contributed to the recent inhibition of tropical development over the open ocean.
Phenomena Dust
Satellites GOES-16
Products GeoColor
Instruments ABI
Timespan Start: 2024/06/16 06:00 - 2024/06/26 19:40