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The Northern Territory of Australia
Published January 1, 2006
The Northern Territory of Australia dominates the center of this image acquired on November 26, 2005. The capital, Darwin, is located at the top of the image and is connected to Alice Springs, one of the territory’s few population centers, by the Stuart Highway, running North-South almost at the center of the image. Perhaps the most recognizable feature...
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NDVI
Published December 31, 2005
A series of images shows the extent of vegetation in the Southwestern U.S. The first image, when you first open the page, is a true color composite—exactly how the landscape looks to the human eye. If you place your mouse over the image, it will “rollover” to a new image...
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The Black Sea
Published December 30, 2005
Partially obscured by clouds, the Black Sea dominates the upper left quadrant of this image acquired on December 6, 2005. The sea takes its name from the ancient Greeks, who took note of its relative lack of clarity; visibility is limited to about 5 meters (15 feet) on average. The Black Sea receives a steady influx...
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Smoke from Alaska fires
Published January 5, 2005
Smoke from Alaska´s 115 active fires obscures Seward Peninsula and part of the Brooks Range. So far this year, the state has experienced 590 fires that have burned more than 1.3 million hectares (3.3 million acres). The Bering Straight, separating Alaska from the Russian Federation...
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Fires and smoke in central South America
Thick, heavy smoke obscures Bolivia and other South American countries. Bolivia lies in the bottom center of the image, surrounded by Brazil to the North and East, Paraguay to the South, Peru (upper left) and Chile (lower left) to the West. On the far left of the image lies Lake Titicaca...
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Ukraine
Numerous wildfires dot the landscape of Ukraine and the Russian Federation. This region is mostly grassland, similar to the prairies of the United States. Grasslands are characterized by frequent fires and droughts...
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Phytoplankton bloom in the Barents Sea
Phytoplankton color the sea in this image acquired on August 27, 2005. Phytoplankton are tiny, microscopic plants that form the base of the food web in marine ecosystems. The vibrant blue color is caused by coccolithophores...
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Dust storm off West Africa
A large, swirling mass of dust, visible on the left portion of the image, is blowing from the Western Sahara into the Atlantic Ocean. The islands at the top of the image are a part of the Canary Islands, a possession of Spain. The landmass on the right side of the image...
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Phytoplankton bloom off South Africa
The vibrant blue colors visible in this image are caused by phytoplankton blooms. Phytoplankton are tiny, microscopic plants that form the base of the food web in marine ecosystems. Phytoplankton are consumed by zooplankton...
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Low over the Arctic Ocean
A low pressure system hovers in the center of this image of the Arctic Ocean. On the right (East) side of this image are the Queen Elizabeth Islands of Canada. The Arctic is the smallest ocean...
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Northeastern Australia
The Great Barrier Reef dominates the upper left portion of this image. The Great Barrier Reef is recognized as one of the most significant ecosystems on the planet and is a United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization´s (UNESCO) <a> World Heritage site. It contains a remarkable array...
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Tonga Islands, South Pacific Ocean
The islands depicted in this image belong to the Kingdom of Tonga, an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean. These tropical islands are just South of Samoa, West of Australia, and North of New Zealand. There are at least 169 islands in the chain...
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