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Sea of Azov

High turbidity and vigorous mixing is evident in this SeaWiFS view of the Sea of Azov. The long cloud bank on the western edge of the image throws an equally long shadow on the land and water beneath.


Provided by the SeaWiFS Project, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, and ORBIMAGE

Published October 2, 2000
Data acquired October 2, 2000

Source:
OrbView-2 > SeaWiFS
Topics:
Hydrosphere > Water Quality > Turbidity
Oceans > Ocean Circulation > Ocean Currents
Oceans > Ocean Optics > Turbidity
Collection:
Visible Earth