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NASA Sensor Produces First Global Maps of Surface Minerals in Arid Regions
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EMIT delivers first-of-a-kind maps of minerals in Earth’s dust-source areas, enabling scientists to model the fine particles’ role in climate…
Article7 months ago
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NASA Mission Excels at Spotting Greenhouse Gas Emission Sources
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Since launching 16 months ago, the EMIT imaging spectrometer aboard the International Space Station has shown an ability to detect…
Article8 months ago
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Satellite Data Can Help Limit the Dangers of Windblown Dust
8 min read
Dust storms present a growing threat to the health and safety of U.S. populations.
Article8 months ago
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NASA Observes Large Saharan Dust Plume Over Atlantic Ocean
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NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite observed a huge Saharan dust plume streaming over the North Atlantic Ocean, beginning on June 13.…
Article4 years ago
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