Sentinel Online on Instagram: "🛰️ Sentinel-3 captures Saharan dust crossing the Atlantic On 7 May 2025, the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission observed a vast plume of Saharan sand and dust blowing westward from Africa over the Atlantic Ocean. The dense orange layer covers about 150 000 sq km, with the islands of Cabo Verde visible through the clouds. Strong desert winds can lift dust high into the atmosphere, where it may travel for days or weeks. This phenomenon, known as the Saharan Air Layer, is