A NASA Satellite Look at the Cape Verde Islands and the Region`s Hurricane Relevance
Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 15:21
in Earth & Climate
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Cape Verde islands off the western African coast are often mentioned during the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and are known for developing "Cape Verde hurricanes." NASA's Aqua satellite flies over the islands almost daily, and recently captured a stunning visual image of them while directly overhead.