ISS019E014918 Saint Helena Island

Autor:

• ISS Crew Expedition 19
• Image Science & Analysis Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center
• Derivative work including removal of noise, grading.: Julian Herzog

Credit:

ISS Crew Earth Observations: ISS019-E-14918

Krótki link:

https://www.plwiki.pl/b/1f6cb

źródło:

Wikimedia Commons

Wymiary:

4288 x 2848 Pixel (13683984 Bytes)

Opis:

This astronaut photograph shows the island’s sharp peaks and deep ravines; the rugged topography results from erosion of the volcanic rocks that make up the island. The change in elevation from the coast to the interior creates a climate gradient. The higher, wetter centre is covered with green vegetation, whereas the lower coastal areas are drier and hotter, with little vegetation cover.

Licencja:

Public domain