ISS019E014918 Saint Helena Island

Författare/Upphovsman:

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

Kreditera:

ISS Crew Earth Observations: ISS019-E-14918

Kort länk:

https://sewiki.info/b/8c490

Källa:

Wikimedia Commons

Upplösning:

4288 x 2848 Pixel (13683984 Bytes)

Beskrivning:

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.

Licens:

Public domain