Irma Churns Up Sediment in the Florida Keys
![Satellite image showing the damage from Irma on the Florida Keys.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/FloridaKeys-irma.jpg?itok=U1d1QOju)
Detailed Description
Hurricane Irma crossed the Florida Keys the morning of September 10, 2017, as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 miles per hour. Besides damage done to structures on the islands, the storm also stirred the waters.
A natural color Landsat image acquired four days after the storm contrasts with an image acquired in March. The murky green-blue color is near-surface sediment churned up by strong winds. Landsat’s green band penetrates the shallow water to reveal the extent of sediment.
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