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Strait of Gibraltar

This SeaWiFS image shows the narrow channel at the Strait of Gibraltar which separates Spain from Morocco, Europe from Africa. Note the colorful waters on the Atlantic side of the strait and the plume on the Mediterranean side.


Provided by the SeaWiFS Project, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, and ORBIMAGE

Published December 27, 1997
Data acquired December 27, 1997

Source:
OrbView-2 > SeaWiFS
Collection:
Visible Earth