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Image of the Week Archive — August 2009

Observing Blowing Snow from Space
Observing Blowing Snow from Space
August 30, 2009 — In winter, snow is often lifted from the surface by strong winds at a height of several meters or more. In meteorology, it is called blowing snow and reported as ‘BLSN’ in observations. In a populated area, blowing snow can seriously affect people’s lif . . . [continued]

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