Were it not for the labels and national borders, this image might easily be mistaken for an abstract expressionist painting. But it is, in fact, a satellite image that reveals a sprawling dust storm over Asia.
The luminescent colors and swirling patterns in the satellite views demonstrate how imagery at the intersection of science and art can provide beautiful and revealing perspectives on atmospheric events. An example of what's known asthe false-color views were created using different wavelengths of infrared light to distinguish airborne dust from clouds during both day and nighttime., senior research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.
The evolution of the comma-shaped low-pressure system, and the dust it is sweeping across a vast region, is clearly evident. Even so, the Dust RGB imagery conveys more information about what's going on in the atmosphere.
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