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The Tallest Point in Niger
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The Tallest Point in Niger

The Aïr Mountains stand out, aesthetically and geologically, from the surrounding low-lying plains to support unique wildlife.

Published Dec 22, 2018

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Hengduan Mountains, China
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Hengduan Mountains, China

Published Oct 5, 2007

Image of the Day Land

Hajhir Mountains, Socotra Island, Yemen
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Hajhir Mountains, Socotra Island, Yemen

This natural-color image shows clouds over the Hajhir Mountains of Socotra. Clouds and mists provide moisture to the mountains’ thirsty plants.

Published Jul 1, 2012

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Dust Storm in the Taklimakan Desert
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Dust Storm in the Taklimakan Desert

Published Apr 19, 2007

Dust and Haze

Ouachita Mountains, Oklahoma
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Ouachita Mountains, Oklahoma

Acquired November 13, 2002, this false-color image shows part of the Ouachita Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma.

Published Oct 24, 2010

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Lee Clouds in Russia’s Ural Mountains
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Lee Clouds in Russia’s Ural Mountains

This photo-like image paints a picture of the movement of air and weather over the Ural Mountains in southern Russia, with the western mountains covered with snow and the eastern plain dry. The image also illustrates the influence of the mountains on cloud formations.

Published Nov 21, 2008

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Dust Storm in the Taklimakan Desert
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Dust Storm in the Taklimakan Desert

Acquired August 28, 2010, this natural-color image shows a dust plume spanning hundreds of kilometers blowing eastward from the Taklimakan Desert.

Published Aug 26, 2010

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

Late Fall in the Adirondack Mountains
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Late Fall in the Adirondack Mountains

The red and orange tones of autumn had faded to brown in the mountains of New York and Vermont when this true color image was taken on November 8, 2009. The contrast between the green and gold valleys and brown mountains help reveal the unique geography of the region.

Published Nov 14, 2009

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Taklimakan Desert Dust Storm
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Taklimakan Desert Dust Storm

Acquired September 5, 2010, these natural-color images a wide-area and close-up view of a dust storm in the Taklimakan Desert.

Published Sep 8, 2010

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

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