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Desert alluvial fan, satellite image
Desert alluvial fan, satellite image. North is at top. Desert areas can sometimes go for years without rain, and then intense storms will cause flooding that fills old dry river beds and forms new ones. The area soon dries out again, leaving these patterns behind. The white, green and blue areas show differing levels of moisture locked into the soil. This alluvial fan is on the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert in western China. The area shown in this image is around 60 kilometres wide. The image data includes infrared wavelengths, and was obtained on 2 May 2002, using the ASTER sensor on the Terra satellite
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2000s 2002 Advanced Spaceborne Arid Aster China Chinese Desert Earth Observation Earth Science From Space Hydrology Infra Red Land Physical Geography Reflection Radiometer Riverine Rocky Sandy Satellite Satellite Image Terra Thermal Emission And Alluvial Fan Taklamakan Desert Wadi Xinjiang
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the breathtaking beauty of nature with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints collection. This captivating image of a desert alluvial fan, captured by the Science Photo Library, showcases the dramatic transformation that occurs when desert landscapes are blessed with rare rainfall. Witness the intricate patterns formed by flooding in old dry river beds, as seen in this stunning satellite image. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade prints. Experience the power and majesty of nature, one print at a time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 42.1cm (16.5" x 16.6")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This satellite image showcases a mesmerizing desert alluvial fan, revealing the intricate patterns left behind by intense storms and subsequent drying out. Located on the southern edge of China's vast Taklamakan Desert, this arid landscape stretches approximately 60 kilometers wide. The photograph, taken on May 2nd, 2002, employs infrared wavelengths to capture varying levels of moisture locked within the soil. Desert regions like these can endure years without rainfall until sudden downpours trigger flooding that fills ancient dry river beds while carving new ones. As quickly as the water arrives, it recedes again, leaving behind this awe-inspiring tapestry of white, green, and blue hues representing different degrees of moisture saturation. The image offers a glimpse into Earth's natural hydrological processes and physical geography from a unique perspective - space. Through advanced technology such as ASTER sensors aboard Terra satellites operated by NASA and Japan's Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI), scientists are able to study our planet's ever-changing landscapes with precision. Immerse yourself in this snapshot capturing the raw beauty of nature meeting science. It transports you to an otherworldly realm where sandy desolation intertwines with fleeting moments of life-giving rainwater – an exquisite testament to the delicate balance between earth and sky in one corner of our remarkable planet.
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