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Aegean ''Etesian winds'' seen from Copernicus Sentinel-3
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Coastal Environment
Location: Aegean and Ionian Sea, Greece
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3
The Etesian winds (also called ''meltemia'') are strong, dry north winds of the Aegean Sea, which blow periodically from mid-May to mid-September.
On July 31st, 2024, Copernicus Sentinel-3, captured the wind streaks/vortices generated by the Etesian winds after hitting the shores of the Cyclades islands.
In addition, the sunlight makes the water appear in a pearly white colour, which contrasts with the usual deep blue of the sea.
On the contrary, we can observe calm seas at the Ionian Sea.
