Dust storm and fires in Chad

A dust storm continues its assault north of Lake Chad in Africa on November 6, 2001. The sheets of dust in the air shown in this MODIS image reach south to the lake, contributing to the ongoing problem of desert expansion into the area.

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Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published November 12, 2001
Data acquired November 6 - 6, 2001

Source:

Terra > MODIS

Topic:

Atmosphere > Aerosols > Dust/Ash