Desert Dust from Africa (IMAGE) Geological Society of America Caption Desert dust from Africa is transported west to the Canary Islands and the CapeVerde Islands every year. Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) image of "Calima" (dust storm) event on 8 March 2006, taken from the Terra satellite. Credit Image courtesy of Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team at NASA/GSFC. Usage Restrictions Image courtesy of Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team at NASA/GSFC. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.