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Data acquired May 27 - 27, 2002 1200 x 900 284 KB - JPEG
Data acquired May 27 - 27, 2002 2400 x 1800 937 KB - JPEG
Data acquired May 27 - 27, 2002 4800 x 3600 2 MB - JPEG
On May 27, 2002, MODIS captured this image of western Mongolia. Notice how the snow-capped mountains to the north and west seem to be blocking any moisture from the interior, creating the arid landscape dotted with small lakes.
Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC
Published June 1, 2002 Data acquired May 27 - 27, 2002