Ocean Explorer: Satellites and remote sensing

Cape Hatteras after Hurricane Floyd

Hurricane Floyd stirred up sediment along North Carolina's coast (aqua color) and swept swampy plant materials (tannins) into the estuary (dark color near coast).

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