File:Saharan dust plume in the Atlantic Sea (Copernicus).jpg
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[edit]DescriptionSaharan dust plume in the Atlantic Sea (Copernicus).jpg |
English: This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 5 June 2020, shows a Saharan dust plume extending about 800 km off the coast of Senegal. The dust plumes in this area are triggered by strong winds that blow across the Sahara Desert. These episodes can cause respiratory and visibility issues, but at the same time, they have a unique ecological value. They in fact support the biodiversity of Atlantic Ocean islands and Amazonian rainforests by transporting nutrients and substrates needed to sustain these ecosystems. Data from Copernicus missions and services can be used to monitor air quality around the world. |
Date | Taken on 5 June 2020 |
Source | Saharan dust plume in the Atlantic Sea |
Author | European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery |
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[edit]This image contains data from a satellite in the Copernicus Programme, such as Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2 or Sentinel-3. Attribution is required when using this image.
Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2020
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