Saharan Dust as Seen From NOAA-20 and NOAA-21
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A large plume of Saharan dust has been crossing the Atlantic this week, limiting tropical development and bringing hazy skies to the Caribbean and parts of North America. NOAA-20 and NOAA-21 captured the Saharan dust traversing the ocean on Wednesday in this composite image.
Phenomena Dust
Products True Color RGB
Instruments VIIRS
Timespan Start: 2024/07/17 13:19 - 2024/07/17 18:29