Suomi NPP OMPS Aerosol Index from Sahara Dust (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Suomi NPP OMPS Aerosol Index from Sahara Dust

Caption

This June 24, 2020 image is from the Suomi NPP OMPS aerosol index. The dust plume moved over the Yucatan Peninsula and up through the Gulf of Mexico. The largest and thickest part of the plume is visible over the eastern and central Atlantic.

Credit

Credits: NASA/NOAA, Colin Seftor

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.