The Flinders Ranges—the largest mountain range in South Australia—is a classic example of a folded mountain range.
Published May 4, 2019
Acquired February 18, 2010, this true-color image shows Lake Acraman and surrounding saltpans in South Australia. The sprawling saltpans appear off-white, and the largely bare soils appear in shades of orange and brown.
Published Feb 28, 2010
It is unclear who created the giant geoglyph or why, but the large earthen figure has drawn attention to a remote part of South Australia for two decades.
Published Dec 29, 2019
The Wasatch Range forms an impressive backdrop to the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, and it is a frequent destination for hikers, backpackers, and skiers. The range is considered to be the westernmost part of the Rocky Mountains, and rises to elevations of approximately 3,600 meters (12,000 feet) above sea level.
Published Oct 24, 2005
This vegetation image from March 2010 shows lush vegetation growing in Australia’s interior, where developing swarms of locusts had been spotted.
Published Apr 17, 2010
Fall color highlights the rugged topography of the Caucasus Mountain Ranges and surrounding lowlands on November 9, 2008.
Published Nov 11, 2008
