NASA's Suomi NPP satellite captures South Carolina floodwater as it flows into the Atlantic Ocean bringing heavy loads of sediment, nutrients, and dissolved organic material.

(NASA/Goddard/SuomiNPP/VIIRS via NASA's OceanColor)

Nearly one month has passed since South Carolina was soaked by historic floods and seemingly endless downpours.

By mid-October, the majority of that watery mess had drifted out of the state, leaving cities like Charleston and moving back toward the Atlantic Ocean.

Packed with heavy loads of sediment, nutrients and dissolved organic material, this water was sure to have a distinct effect on the ocean once it arrived. NASA scientists considered this as they snapped this incredible photo from the Suomi NPP satellite on October 15.

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Using the satellite’s Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite, scientists captured the beautiful swirl of royal blues and sea greens caused by the runoff’s interaction with ocean currents.

Launched in October of 2011, Suomi NPP is “” It is equipped with a range of instruments that allow climatologists to measure ocean color, sea temperatures fires and more to further aid in their research.

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