[Overview the Earth] No.1783: Dust Storm of Patagonia

Sammy 2023/04/11

Astronaut on board ISS captured dust storm over Patagonia.

Credit: NASA

Dust storms are common in Patagonia and familiar for people in Comodoro Rivadavia, a coastal city in southern Argentina. The primary source of dust is Lago Colhué Huapí, a shallow lake adjacent to the much deeper Lago Musters. During Patagonia’s dry season, the water levels of Colhué Huapí drop significantly due to evaporation, leaving loose silt exposed at the surface. In this photograph, the lake is almost entirely obscured by dust and clouds.

The local scenery on the ground is as follows.

Reference: Patagonian Dust Streamers (NASA Earth Observatory)
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