Published August 13, 2025 | Version v2
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The dust source points from the west coast of South Africa from 2000 to 2021

Authors/Creators

  • 1. Stellenbosch University
  • 2. University of Basel
  • 3. University of Cape Town

Description

This data set describes the location and land use of the dust source points from 2000 and 2021 on the west coast of South Africa from succulent Karoo shrubland, bare areas, and dry pans. The data has been derived daily from MODIS images and the land cover was determined by the South African National Land Cover (SANLC) provided by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

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