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Investigating Images from Space
Have you ever wondered what is really going on in ISS EarthKAM's Images?
Here we have a collection of images and in depth investigations into their
surrounding areas. Enjoy!
California and Nevada, USA, Featuring Mono Lake The California and Nevada mountains are famous for both skiing and snowboarding during the winter, as well as hiking and backpacking during the winter. The world famous Yosemite Valley finds its home here, and is a spectacular place to visit. Click here for the shuttle image in the ISS EarthKAM Datasystem. Click on the picture below for an investigation.
California and Nevada, USA, Featuring Lake Tahoe From this picture, you can explore some of the major cities around Lake Tahoe, including Reno, Sacramento, and Carson City. These cities are nestled within the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and are home to both tourists and locals alike. Click here for the shuttle image in the ISS EarthKAM Datasystem. Click on the picture below for an investigation.
Northern Chile, Featuring Atacama Desert Might we have planet Mars on Earth? In Chile, the approximately 15 million years old Atacama Desert is believed to be "mars-like" because of their soil is similar to one another. Click here for the shuttle image in the ISS EarthKAM Datasystem. Click on the picture below for an investigation.
The Gulf of Mexico, Featuring Dead Zones The Gulf of Mexico is an extremely important ecological system in North America. During summers in the Gulf of Mexico, oxygen levels become depleted – a condition called hypoxia. The area in which this occurs is referred to as the Dead Zone. This is caused by pollution and thus many living creatures are affected by it. Click here for the shuttle image in the ISS EarthKAM Datasystem. Click on the picture below for an investigation.
Introduction to Plate Tectonics In the early 1960s, the theory of plate tectonics revolutionized the earth sciences, encompassing and ultimately putting an end to the previous theories of continental drift and sea floor spreading. The theory of plate tectonics states that the uppermost part of the earth’s crust is comprised of the lithosphere and asthenosphere as depicted in the image below. Click here for the shuttle image in the ISS EarthKAM Datasystem. Click on the picture below for an investigation.
Introduction to The Nile River The Nile is the longest river in the world! This magnificent waterway runs through many countries and is vital to the survival of people living those areas. Learn more about the Nile River here. Click here for the shuttle image in the ISS EarthKAM Datasystem. Click on the picture below for an investigation.
Introduction to Lake Chad Lake Chad was once the 6th largest lake in the world. Why did it shrink in size? What are the drastic effects of this shrinkage? Find out the answer to these questions and more here! Click here for the shuttle image in the ISS EarthKAM Datasystem. Click on the picture below for an investigation.
Introduction to Kilimanjaro Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, has recently been a focus of much attention, but not because of volcanic activity. Find out why and more here! Click here for the space station image in the ISS EarthKAM Datasystem. Click on the picture below for an investigation.
Introduction to Volcanic Islands There are several volcanic islands near Madagascar, the Seychelles Islands, and the Comoro Islands. Find out more about these islands here! Click here for the space station image in the ISS EarthKAM Datasystem. Click on the picture below for an investigation.
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