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Haze Shrouds Eastern China

The haze particles blanketing eastern China harm human health, and they have a cooling effect on the climate.


NASA Earth Observatory image by Jesse Allen, using VIIRS data from the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership. Suomi NPP is the result of a partnership between NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Department of Defense. Caption by Adam Voiland.

Published December 1, 2015
Data acquired November 30, 2015

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Suomi NPP > VIIRS