Taken July 8, 2011, this astronaut photograph shows the border region of Turkey, Armenia, and Iran, including the Aras River.
Published Jul 25, 2011
A strong earthquake struck Turkey in late October 2011. This image maps the quake and aftershocks onto the mountainous landscape of eastern Turkey.
Published Oct 24, 2011
Landsat 8 observed a thick plume of ash from the Japanese volcano on January 13, 2015.
Published Jan 18, 2015
Mount Olympus is the highest peak in Greece. The 2,917-meter (9,570-foot) summit is the tallest in a mountain chain that runs north into Bulgaria and south into Turkey, via the Cyclades Islands. In this winter view, Olympus is the only peak with a dusting of snow—perhaps the reason its name in classical Greek means “the luminous one.” In Greek mythology, the peak was inhabited by the Twelve Olympians, the most famous gods of the ancient Greeks. North of Mount Olympus lies Macedonia, the homeland of Alexander the Great. Climbing the famous mountain is a favorite tourist activity today.
Published Apr 4, 2005
Nearly three decades after the catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens, the impact on the forest in the blast zone is still obvious in this astronaut photograph. South of the mountain, lush green forests cover the landscape, while north of the mountain, vegetation remains sparse.
Published Jan 1, 2009
The risk of hazards around this active volcano are well known, but it does not deter people from enjoying skiing and mountaineering on this rugged “fourteener” peak.
Published May 20, 2018
The tallest mountain of the Cascade Range is a Pacific Northwest icon.
Published Sep 4, 2019
The highest peak in Japan is one of the nation’s most striking symbols.
Published Mar 28, 2016
Towering over the surrounding mountains, Oregon’s second-tallest peak poses a challenge for climbers and satellites.
Published Nov 17, 2013
In February 2011, landslides decimated an open pit coal mine near Elbistan.
Published Jun 21, 2012
