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Sand Storm from Libya

Position of center of photo (Lat/Long): [33.30735/22.69941]

Sand Storm from Libya

Map: Sand Storm from LibyaThis SeaWiFS image, captured on April 13, 2001, shows a large sand/dust storm blowing out of northern Libya and Egypt, and heading directly towards the island of Crete.

At the lower right of the photo, you can see the Nile Delta and the peninsula of Sinai.

Source of material: NASA

Further information: WikiPedia article on Sand Storm from Libya


Last Update: 2011-03-30