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Aleutian Clouds

Posted March 4, 2002
Aleutian Clouds
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These cloud formations were seen over the western Aleutian Islands. Their color variations are probably due to differences in temperature and in the size of water droplets that make up the clouds.

This image was acquired by Landsat 7’s Enhanced Thematic Mapper plus (ETM+) sensor on June 16, 2000.

Image provided by the USGS EROS Data Center Satellite Systems Branch

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