NASA Photo ID: STS030-152-039      File Name: 10063330.jpg
  Film Type: 4x5                     Date Taken: 05/08/89
  Title: Thunderstorm clouds over Western Africa
  Description:
  The overshooting tops of a series of strong thunderstorms are seen in this  
  late afternoon scene over the African Ivory Coast, exact location unknown.  
  The low sun angle of the setting sun casts long shadows, accentuating the 
  shapes and heights of the clouds.  This seasonal thunderstorm is an African 
  Intertropical Front located along the land/sea breeze interface over the
  West  African coastline and is a normal occurance for this time of year.                    
  
  Subject terms:
  AFRICA                                  
  CLOUDS                                  
  EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE)         
  IVORY COAST                             
  MONSOONS                                
  STORMS                                  
  STS-30                                  
  THUNDERSTORMS                           
  

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