Toshka Lakes, Southern Egypt

New lakes in southern Egypt have been monitored by astronauts since 1998. The flooding was first documented in early November 1998. Subsequently, three additional lakes were created by Lake Nasser overflow, as shown by the above photograph taken in December of 1999.

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Image provided by the Earth Science and Image Analysis Laboratory, Johnson Space Center

Published December 17, 2000
Data acquired December 26, 1999

Source:

Space Shuttle > Medium Format Camera

Collection:

Astronaut Photography