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.NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ continues to monitor #HurricaneKarina closely as it swirls in the Pacific Ocean this #TimeLapseTuesday. This imagery captured by the satellite from August 29 to 31 shows the cyclone rapidly intensifying into a Category 4 hurricane. No watches or warnings associated with Karina are currently in effect. Latest:

.NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ continues to monitor #HurricaneKarina closely as it swirls in the Pacific Ocean this #TimeLapseTuesday. This imagery captured by the satellite from August 29 to 31 shows the cyclone rapidly intensifying into a Category 4 hurricane. No watches or warnings associated with Karina are currently in effect. Latest:

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This imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is providing visible cloud imagery every 30 seconds of #HurricaneMilton as it pushes closer to Florida. Notice the frequent #lightning being picked up by the satellite's #GLM instrument as well. Get the latest on #Milton:

This imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is providing visible cloud imagery every 30 seconds of #HurricaneMilton as it pushes closer to Florida. Notice the frequent #lightning being picked up by the satellite's #GLM instrument as well. Get the latest on #Milton:

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.NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ captured a solar flare occurring from the sun today using its Solar Ultraviolet Imager (#SUVI). The flare was identified as M-Class—the second most powerful in the classification system—and is generally most visible in the instrument's 131-Angstrom band shown here.

.NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ captured a solar flare occurring from the sun today using its Solar Ultraviolet Imager (#SUVI). The flare was identified as M-Class—the second most powerful in the classification system—and is generally most visible in the instrument's 131-Angstrom band shown here.

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Three tropical cyclones—#TropicalStorms #Lala and #Iselle, as well as #TropicalDepression #Moke—are currently swirling in the Pacific Ocean. NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ captured this infrared imagery and continues to monitor the region. A #FloodWatch has been issued for the Big Island in Hawaii, where impacts from Moke are anticipated. For the most recent updates:

Three tropical cyclones—#TropicalStorms #Lala and #Iselle, as well as #TropicalDepression #Moke—are currently swirling in the Pacific Ocean. NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ captured this infrared imagery and continues to monitor the region. A #FloodWatch has been issued for the Big Island in Hawaii, where impacts from Moke are anticipated. For the most recent updates:

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The #ArcticBlast that put much of Florida into a deep freeze also created these mesmerizing #CloudStreets caught by NOAA's #GOESEast. Learn more in our #SatelliteSnapshot:

The #ArcticBlast that put much of Florida into a deep freeze also created these mesmerizing #CloudStreets caught by NOAA's #GOESEast. Learn more in our #SatelliteSnapshot:

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A Bering Sea storm is currently impacting Alaska, where #GaleWarnings and #WindAdvisories are in place. NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ captured this air mass imagery of the storm and continues to monitor the region closely. Latest:

A Bering Sea storm is currently impacting Alaska, where #GaleWarnings and #WindAdvisories are in place. NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ captured this air mass imagery of the storm and continues to monitor the region closely. Latest:

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This #TimeLapseTuesday brings imagery of #Typhoon #Saudel as it passed over the U.S. Mariana Islands over the past week. Japan's #Himawari-9 🛰️ captured the cyclone from August 21 to 24 and continues to monitor it as it moves northwestward in the Philippine Sea.

This #TimeLapseTuesday brings imagery of #Typhoon #Saudel as it passed over the U.S. Mariana Islands over the past week. Japan's #Himawari-9 🛰️ captured the cyclone from August 21 to 24 and continues to monitor it as it moves northwestward in the Philippine Sea.

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More severe #thunderstorms are expected throughout the central U.S. today, particularly over parts of the Ozarks and mid Mississippi Valley. This enhanced color imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ shows temperature and moisture characteristics of air masses in order to predict where storms may form. Latest updates:

More severe #thunderstorms are expected throughout the central U.S. today, particularly over parts of the Ozarks and mid Mississippi Valley. This enhanced color imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ shows temperature and moisture characteristics of air masses in order to predict where storms may form. Latest updates:

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This animation shows sea surface temperature differences compared to average conditions between January and mid-July 2026 using data from satellites, including NOAA’s geostationary and polar-orbiting satellites. Areas where temperatures are unusually high for an extended period of time indicate marine heatwave conditions. Understanding the duration, intensity, and spatial coverage of marine heatwaves is essential as they can significantly impact marine life that coastal communities and economies rely on.

This animation shows sea surface temperature differences compared to average conditions between January and mid-July 2026 using data from satellites, including NOAA’s geostationary and polar-orbiting satellites. Areas where temperatures are unusually high for an extended period of time indicate marine heatwave conditions. Understanding the duration, intensity, and spatial coverage of marine heatwaves is essential as they can significantly impact marine life that coastal communities and economies rely on.

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On August 2, 2026, NOAA's #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ watched the sun briefly dip below the horizon in Utqiaġvik, Alaska, for the first time since May 10. Located at the northern tip of Alaska, Utqiaġvik is the northernmost city in the United States.

On August 2, 2026, NOAA's #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ watched the sun briefly dip below the horizon in Utqiaġvik, Alaska, for the first time since May 10. Located at the northern tip of Alaska, Utqiaġvik is the northernmost city in the United States.

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This #FullDiskFriday, we’re showcasing Earth’s land surface temperatures (LSTs) captured by NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ following a week of extreme heat. GOES-19 used infrared observations to measure LST, but clouds can block its view of the surface. Areas shown in gray indicate where temperature data was unavailable.

This #FullDiskFriday, we’re showcasing Earth’s land surface temperatures (LSTs) captured by NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ following a week of extreme heat. GOES-19 used infrared observations to measure LST, but clouds can block its view of the surface. Areas shown in gray indicate where temperature data was unavailable.

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As Tropical Storm #Bertha spins in the northeastern Gulf, NOAA satellites are closely monitoring the storm. Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings remain in effect for portions of the northern Gulf Coast. Latest updates and advisories:

As Tropical Storm #Bertha spins in the northeastern Gulf, NOAA satellites are closely monitoring the storm. Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings remain in effect for portions of the northern Gulf Coast. Latest updates and advisories:

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Astronomical #spring has officially sprung in the Northern Hemisphere, and NOAA satellites had a perfect view of the vernal #equinox! This animation stitches together daily images from #GOESEast over the past year—revealing the shifting seasons due to Earth's 23.5° tilt. Learn more:

Astronomical #spring has officially sprung in the Northern Hemisphere, and NOAA satellites had a perfect view of the vernal #equinox! This animation stitches together daily images from #GOESEast over the past year—revealing the shifting seasons due to Earth's 23.5° tilt. Learn more:

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Today the #VernalEquinox will occur at 5:24 p.m. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the start of #AstronomicalSpring! This animation shows the angle of the sun changing from last year's vernal equinox through today due to the Earth's tilt.

Today the #VernalEquinox will occur at 5:24 p.m. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the start of #AstronomicalSpring! This animation shows the angle of the sun changing from last year's vernal equinox through today due to the Earth's tilt.

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It is now officially summer in the Northern Hemisphere! Yesterday's #SummerSolstice marked the start of the season, and this yearlong view of Earth's changing sunlight angle is provided by NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️. Made from images collected daily at 11:50 UTC, this loop shows how our planet's tilt drives the seasons.

It is now officially summer in the Northern Hemisphere! Yesterday's #SummerSolstice marked the start of the season, and this yearlong view of Earth's changing sunlight angle is provided by NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️. Made from images collected daily at 11:50 UTC, this loop shows how our planet's tilt drives the seasons.

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We just had to share this impressive imagery of severe thunderstorms sweeping across Texas yesterday, captured by NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️. The visible imagery reveals fine details within the storms, while the satellite’s Geostationary Lightning Mapper highlights where lightning flashes occurred.

We just had to share this impressive imagery of severe thunderstorms sweeping across Texas yesterday, captured by NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️. The visible imagery reveals fine details within the storms, while the satellite’s Geostationary Lightning Mapper highlights where lightning flashes occurred.

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Happy #FullDiskFriday! Tomorrow at 2:50 am ET, astronomical #autumn officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere!🥳🍂 To celebrate, here is a time-lapse from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ showing the change in the angle of the sun from last year’s #equinox through today.

Happy #FullDiskFriday! Tomorrow at 2:50 am ET, astronomical #autumn officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere!🥳🍂 To celebrate, here is a time-lapse from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ showing the change in the angle of the sun from last year’s #equinox through today.

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This stunning imagery from NOAA's #GOESWest 🛰️ yesterday shows the explosive growth of California's #ParkFire, which has now burned more than 164,000 acres. Included are some photos of the massive #wildfire as seen from the ground nearby.

This stunning imagery from NOAA's #GOESWest 🛰️ yesterday shows the explosive growth of California's #ParkFire, which has now burned more than 164,000 acres. Included are some photos of the massive #wildfire as seen from the ground nearby.

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It's not just #FullDiskFriday, it's also the first day of #AstronomicalSpring in the Northern Hemisphere! The #VernalEquinox occurred at 10:46 a.m. ET today. In this year-long timelapse from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️, see how the sun’s angle has changed since last year’s equinox due to the Earth’s axial tilt. Happy #spring! 🌎🌸

It's not just #FullDiskFriday, it's also the first day of #AstronomicalSpring in the Northern Hemisphere! The #VernalEquinox occurred at 10:46 a.m. ET today. In this year-long timelapse from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️, see how the sun’s angle has changed since last year’s equinox due to the Earth’s axial tilt. Happy #spring! 🌎🌸

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For #TimelapseTuesday, this #GeoColor imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast satellite shows the first 4-days of #Beryl, when the storm grew from a tropical cyclone in the western Atlantic Ocean to a category 5 hurricane in the Caribbean Sea. More on #HurricaneBeryl:

For #TimelapseTuesday, this #GeoColor imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast satellite shows the first 4-days of #Beryl, when the storm grew from a tropical cyclone in the western Atlantic Ocean to a category 5 hurricane in the Caribbean Sea. More on #HurricaneBeryl:

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Loggerhead sea turtles 🐢 don’t just migrate willy-nilly. As it turns out, they follow a narrow band of ideal chlorophyll and heat levels—which stretches across the Pacific and moves north and south with the seasons! In honor of #WorldSeaTurtleDay, see how data collected from tagged turtles and NOAA’s #satellites reveals this migration pattern!

Loggerhead sea turtles 🐢 don’t just migrate willy-nilly. As it turns out, they follow a narrow band of ideal chlorophyll and heat levels—which stretches across the Pacific and moves north and south with the seasons! In honor of #WorldSeaTurtleDay, see how data collected from tagged turtles and NOAA’s #satellites reveals this migration pattern!

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.NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ continues to monitor #TropicalStormLala and captured this water vapor imagery as it passed over Hawaii from August 15–17. Watches and Warnings in the state have been lifted. For the most recent updates:

.NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ continues to monitor #TropicalStormLala and captured this water vapor imagery as it passed over Hawaii from August 15–17. Watches and Warnings in the state have been lifted. For the most recent updates:

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#HurricaneLala continues to travel westward over the Pacific after causing significant impacts across Hawaii as it passed near the state. NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ captured this imagery of the cyclone from August 13 to this #TimeLapseTuesday. Since its formation, Lala has transitioned from being a #TropicalStorm to being a #hurricane twice. Latest:

#HurricaneLala continues to travel westward over the Pacific after causing significant impacts across Hawaii as it passed near the state. NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ captured this imagery of the cyclone from August 13 to this #TimeLapseTuesday. Since its formation, Lala has transitioned from being a #TropicalStorm to being a #hurricane twice. Latest:

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The Southwestern U.S.’ ongoing summer monsoon season is the focus of this #TimeLapseTuesday. The change in prevailing wind direction characteristic of a monsoon can be observed in this water vapor imagery captured by NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ over the previous 10 days.

The Southwestern U.S.’ ongoing summer monsoon season is the focus of this #TimeLapseTuesday. The change in prevailing wind direction characteristic of a monsoon can be observed in this water vapor imagery captured by NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ over the previous 10 days.

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This animation shows sea surface temperature differences compared to average conditions between January and mid-July 2026 using data from satellites, including NOAA’s geostationary and polar-orbiting satellites. Areas where temperatures are unusually high for an extended period of time indicate marine heatwave conditions. Understanding the duration, intensity, and spatial coverage of marine heatwaves is essential as they can significantly impact marine life that coastal communities and economies rely on.

This animation shows sea surface temperature differences compared to average conditions between January and mid-July 2026 using data from satellites, including NOAA’s geostationary and polar-orbiting satellites. Areas where temperatures are unusually high for an extended period of time indicate marine heatwave conditions. Understanding the duration, intensity, and spatial coverage of marine heatwaves is essential as they can significantly impact marine life that coastal communities and economies rely on.

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This #TimeLapseTuesday brings satellite imagery of smoke from the ongoing #wildfires in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S., where #AirQualityAlerts are currently in place. NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ continues to observe the smoke plumes, having captured this imagery from July 29 to August 3, 2026. Read more about the Pacific Northwest wildfires in our new Satellite Snapshot:

This #TimeLapseTuesday brings satellite imagery of smoke from the ongoing #wildfires in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S., where #AirQualityAlerts are currently in place. NOAA’s #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ continues to observe the smoke plumes, having captured this imagery from July 29 to August 3, 2026. Read more about the Pacific Northwest wildfires in our new Satellite Snapshot:

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#HurricaneOtis was the strongest Eastern Pacific #hurricane to make landfall in the satellite era, and NOAA satellites were watching Learn more about #Otis in the latest #EarthFromOrbit video:

#HurricaneOtis was the strongest Eastern Pacific #hurricane to make landfall in the satellite era, and NOAA satellites were watching Learn more about #Otis in the latest #EarthFromOrbit video:

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South Korea's #GeoKompsat2A 🛰️ captured #Bavi’s growth from a tropical storm into a super typhoon over the five days leading up to this #TimeLapseTuesday. This infrared imagery shows the transformation as Bavi travelled over the western Pacific Ocean and into the Philippine Sea.

South Korea's #GeoKompsat2A 🛰️ captured #Bavi’s growth from a tropical storm into a super typhoon over the five days leading up to this #TimeLapseTuesday. This infrared imagery shows the transformation as Bavi travelled over the western Pacific Ocean and into the Philippine Sea.

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.NOAA's #GOES18 satellite, which launched on March 1, 2022, has officially entered service as the new #GOESWest! In this capacity, the satellite will monitor the western contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, and Central America. More:

.NOAA's #GOES18 satellite, which launched on March 1, 2022, has officially entered service as the new #GOESWest! In this capacity, the satellite will monitor the western contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, and Central America. More:

NOAA Satellites

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There’s a lot happening weather-wise across the country this #TimelapseTuesday! 🌎⛈️ Enhanced color imagery from NOAA’s #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ highlights temperature and moisture characteristics of air masses moving across the U.S. yesterday through today. What’s the weather like in your area?

There’s a lot happening weather-wise across the country this #TimelapseTuesday! 🌎⛈️ Enhanced color imagery from NOAA’s #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ highlights temperature and moisture characteristics of air masses moving across the U.S. yesterday through today. What’s the weather like in your area?

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Happy #NationalWeatherpersonsDay from NOAA Satellites! Did you know that polar-orbiting satellites provide 85 percent of the data used in numerical weather prediction? Learn more here:

Happy #NationalWeatherpersonsDay from NOAA Satellites! Did you know that polar-orbiting satellites provide 85 percent of the data used in numerical weather prediction? Learn more here:

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Happy #EarthDay from NOAA Satellites! 🌎 Since 1970, our satellites have watched over our planet, capturing its beauty and power from above. 🛰️ For #EarthDay2026, we celebrate our stunning, dynamic home—and the science that helps us better understand and protect it. See our world from a different perspective in our #EarthFromOrbit video: #EarthDayNOAA

Happy #EarthDay from NOAA Satellites! 🌎 Since 1970, our satellites have watched over our planet, capturing its beauty and power from above. 🛰️ For #EarthDay2026, we celebrate our stunning, dynamic home—and the science that helps us better understand and protect it. See our world from a different perspective in our #EarthFromOrbit video: #EarthDayNOAA

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.NOAA’s #satellites are monitoring significant #wildfires that broke out across the western U.S. last month and continue to burn. One of the wildfires—known as the #CottonwoodFire—has burned over 93,000 acres, making it among the most destructive wildfires in Utah’s history, and the largest one burning in the U.S. today. Learn more in this week’s #EarthFromOrbit video:

.NOAA’s #satellites are monitoring significant #wildfires that broke out across the western U.S. last month and continue to burn. One of the wildfires—known as the #CottonwoodFire—has burned over 93,000 acres, making it among the most destructive wildfires in Utah’s history, and the largest one burning in the U.S. today. Learn more in this week’s #EarthFromOrbit video:

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Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 From high above us, NOAA's satellites continually provide vital weather and environmental information about our dynamic planet. For NOAA, every day is Earth Day. 🛰️ Take a look back at our world since last April 22 in this #EarthFromOrbit video:

Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 From high above us, NOAA's satellites continually provide vital weather and environmental information about our dynamic planet. For NOAA, every day is Earth Day. 🛰️ Take a look back at our world since last April 22 in this #EarthFromOrbit video:

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Yesterday marked the #AutumnEquinox, signaling the official start of astronomical #fall in the Northern Hemisphere! Over the past year, we've gathered a daily image from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️, taken at the same time each day. Together, they show the sun's angle shift over time due to the Earth's tilt, resulting in the changing seasons.

Yesterday marked the #AutumnEquinox, signaling the official start of astronomical #fall in the Northern Hemisphere! Over the past year, we've gathered a daily image from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️, taken at the same time each day. Together, they show the sun's angle shift over time due to the Earth's tilt, resulting in the changing seasons.

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For #TimelapseTuesday, we're showing how NOAA's #GOESWest 🛰️ tracked California's massive #ParkFire over the course of four and a half days. You can see how GOES West caught the first heat signature of the #wildfire before it grew explosively to more than 380K acres.

For #TimelapseTuesday, we're showing how NOAA's #GOESWest 🛰️ tracked California's massive #ParkFire over the course of four and a half days. You can see how GOES West caught the first heat signature of the #wildfire before it grew explosively to more than 380K acres.

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In honor of #TimelapseTuesday, here's an extended imagery loop showing the #AtmosphericRiver events that have been affecting the West Coast. This GeoColor imagery is from NOAA's #GOESWest satellite, and spans from Jan. 6–10, 2023.

In honor of #TimelapseTuesday, here's an extended imagery loop showing the #AtmosphericRiver events that have been affecting the West Coast. This GeoColor imagery is from NOAA's #GOESWest satellite, and spans from Jan. 6–10, 2023.

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For 50 years, NOAA’s GOES satellites have been our “eyes in the sky,” tracking storms, wildfires, solar activity and more to help keep us safe. 🛰️ To celebrate, we’re looking back at ten unforgettable moments they’ve captured. #GOES50

For 50 years, NOAA’s GOES satellites have been our “eyes in the sky,” tracking storms, wildfires, solar activity and more to help keep us safe. 🛰️ To celebrate, we’re looking back at ten unforgettable moments they’ve captured. #GOES50

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For #TimelapseTuesday, we are looking at rounds of #SaharanDust blowing westward from Africa. This imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ tracks the dust for more than a week during its journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Why does NOAA track Saharan dust? Learn more here:

For #TimelapseTuesday, we are looking at rounds of #SaharanDust blowing westward from Africa. This imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ tracks the dust for more than a week during its journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Why does NOAA track Saharan dust? Learn more here:

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