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Central Asia’s Water Tower

Glaciers on the Tien Shan, a long mountain range that runs through central Asia, serve as a key source of freshwater for cities in the region.


NASA images courtesy LANCE MODIS Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC. Caption by Adam Voiland.

Published October 18, 2012
Data acquired October 9, 2012

Source:
Terra > MODIS
Collection:
MODIS Rapid Response