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NASA Earth Observatory 's Snapshots

  1. Great Dyke

    Great Dyke by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Landsat Data Continuity Mission: The Long Swath by NASA Earth Observatory

    The Great Dyke of Zimbabwe is a long (340 miles) series of ridges that contain rich ore deposits.

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  2. Lake Victoria

    Lake Victoria by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Landsat Data Continuity Mission: The Long Swath by NASA Earth Observatory

    The largest lake in Africa, Lake Victoria straddles Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

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  3. Mt. Elgon

    Mt. Elgon by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Landsat Data Continuity Mission: The Long Swath by NASA Earth Observatory

    Mt. Elgon, at 14,177 feet (4,321 m) is on the border between Uganda (left) and Kenya (right).

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  4. Turkwell Gorge Reservoir

    Turkwell Gorge Reservoir by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Landsat Data Continuity Mission: The Long Swath by NASA Earth Observatory

    In the Cherangani Hills of Kenya, the Turkwell Gorge Reservoir can be seen here.

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  5. Lake Tana

    Lake Tana by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Landsat Data Continuity Mission: The Long Swath by NASA Earth Observatory

    Lake Tana, Ethiopia

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  6. Medina, Saudi Arabia

    Medina, Saudi Arabia by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Landsat Data Continuity Mission: The Long Swath by NASA Earth Observatory

    The city of Medina and the lava fields to the southeast can be seen here.

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  7. Lake Qadisiyah

    Lake Qadisiyah by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Landsat Data Continuity Mission: The Long Swath by NASA Earth Observatory

    Lake Qadisiyah, near Haditha, Iraq is a dam-formed lake along the Euphrates River.

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  8. Pivot Irrigation

    Pivot Irrigation by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Landsat Data Continuity Mission: The Long Swath by NASA Earth Observatory

    The circular patterns of pivot irrigation contrast with the arid surroundings.

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  9. Mosul Dam Lake

    Mosul Dam Lake by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Landsat Data Continuity Mission: The Long Swath by NASA Earth Observatory

    The Mosul Dam in Iraq blocks the Tigris River forming a large lake behind it.

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  10. Lake Baskunchak

    Lake Baskunchak by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Landsat Data Continuity Mission: The Long Swath by NASA Earth Observatory

    Lake Baskunchak is a salt lake and nature preserve outside the city of Akhtubinsk.

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  11. Tolyatti

    Tolyatti by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Landsat Data Continuity Mission: The Long Swath by NASA Earth Observatory

    Tolyatti sits on the Volga River, which has floating ice on it in this view.

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  12. Dimitrovgrad

    Dimitrovgrad by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Landsat Data Continuity Mission: The Long Swath by NASA Earth Observatory

    The city of Dimitrovgrad sits on the Bolshoy Cheremshan River

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  13. Ice on the Kama River

    Ice on the Kama River by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Landsat Data Continuity Mission: The Long Swath by NASA Earth Observatory

    In the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, ice is visible on the Kama River at the confluence with the Volga River.

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  14. Nile River Delta and Cairo

    Nile River Delta and Cairo by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Earth at Night 2012: The Black Marble by NASA Earth Observatory

    The delta of the Nile River, including the city of Cairo, are very bright against the darkness of the surrounding desert.

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  15. North and South Korea; Fishing fleets

    North and South Korea; Fishing fleets by NASA Earth Observatory from the GigaPan Earth at Night 2012: The Black Marble by NASA Earth Observatory

    The stark differences between North and South Korea can be seen here. In addition, thousands of fishing boats light up the waters in the oceans to attract their catches.

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