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Dust plumes blow off the coast of Saudi Arabia and over the Red Sea
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Dust plumes blow off the coast of Saudi Arabia and over the Red Sea
January 15, 2009 - Dust plumes blow off the coast of Saudi Arabia and over the Red Sea. The largest plume blows off the Saudi Arabian coast north of Jiddah (or Jeddah), forming a counter-clockwise arc that barely misses the Sudanese coast. Along the northwestern margin of this plume, tendrils of dust form lines roughly perpendicular to the plumeas arc. These tendrils may arise from different air currents at different altitudes. Another relatively large plume blows over the Red Sea to the north, forming wavy lines that dissipate midway over the Sea.
The dust plumes arise from fine sediments along Saudi Arabis west coast, and many source points appear in this image. Although these dust plumes are from Saudi Arabia, dust can blow over the Red Sea from either direction. Dust plumes from Sudan also occur regularly in this region. Inland from the coast, the land surfaces of both Saudi Arabia and Sudan appear rugged and rocky, darker in color from the fine sediments that can easily give rise to dust plumes
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This print captures the mesmerizing sight of dust plumes billowing off the coast of Saudi Arabia and sweeping over the Red Sea. Taken on January 15,2009, this image showcases the largest plume originating from north of Jiddah (or Jeddah), forming an elegant counter-clockwise arc that narrowly misses the Sudanese coast. Along its northwestern edge, delicate tendrils of dust create lines perpendicular to the main plume, possibly influenced by varying air currents at different altitudes. The fine sediments along Saudi Arabia's west coast serve as a source for these remarkable dust plumes, with multiple points visible in this photograph. Interestingly, while these particular plumes originate from Saudi Arabia, it is worth noting that dust can blow over the Red Sea from either direction. Regular occurrences of dust plumes from Sudan are also observed in this region. Inland from the coastline depicted here lies rugged and rocky terrain in both Saudi Arabia and Sudan. The darker hue signifies the presence of fine sediments capable of easily generating such awe-inspiring dust formations. This stunning image by Stocktrek Images beautifully illustrates nature's powerful forces at play as it reminds us of Earth's interconnectedness across vast distances and diverse landscapes.
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