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Great Salt Desert, satellite image
Great Salt Desert, satellite image. North is at top. Desert soil and mud is light brown, barren rocky areas are pink, and salt pans are blue. The Dasht-e Kavir (valley of desert), or Great Salt Desert, is in northern Iran, and is the largest desert in Iran. It is primarily an uninhabited wasteland, composed of mud and salt marshes covered with crusts of salt that retain a small amount of moisture. The area shown in this image is around 60 kilometres wide. The image data was obtained on 25 April 2001, by the Landsat 7 satellite
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This satellite image showcases the vast expanse of the Great Salt Desert, also known as Dasht-e Kavir, in northern Iran. With its northward orientation at the top, this print reveals a stunning blend of colors that represent different features of this unique landscape. The light brown hues depict desert soil and mud, while pink shades highlight barren rocky areas. In contrast, mesmerizing blue tones symbolize salt pans scattered across the region. As the largest desert in Iran, Dasht-e Kavir is an uninhabited wasteland characterized by mud and salt marshes covered with crusts of salt. Despite its seemingly inhospitable nature, these marshes retain a small amount of moisture essential for sustaining life forms adapted to such extreme conditions. The image data captured on April 25th, 2001 by the Landsat 7 satellite offers us a glimpse into this extraordinary environment from space. Spanning approximately 60 kilometers wide, it showcases the immense scale and grandeur of this natural wonder. With its rocky terrain and sandy expanses stretching as far as the eye can see, this photograph immerses viewers in an otherworldly experience. It serves as a testament to Earth's diverse physical geography while highlighting both the beauty and harshness found within our planet's landscapes.
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