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The East African nations Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia
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The East African nations Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia
November 22, 2008 - The East African nations Kenya (lower left), Somalia (center), and Ethiopia (top). Dominating the scene are the greenish plains of Somalia and the mountains of Ethiopia. With altitudes as high as 4, 620 meters (15, 157 feet) in Ethiopia, the highlands pull moisture from the arid air, resulting in relatively lush vegetation.
Throughout eastern Ethiopia and extending into Somalia is bright red clay soil. Similar coloration occurs in Kenya, to the southwest of Somalia. Although itas difficult to see in this image, the southern end of the Great Rift Valley curves in an arc from the Gulf of Aman in Ethiopia to northern Kenya. This is a geological fault system that extends well across two continents, from Southwestern Asia into Eastern Africa for over 4, 830 km (about 3, 000 miles)
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This print showcases the breathtaking landscapes of three East African nations - Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. Taken from a satellite view on November 22,2008, the image reveals the distinct features that define these countries. The eye is immediately drawn to the vibrant greenish plains of Somalia and the majestic mountains of Ethiopia dominating the scene. Ethiopia's highlands, reaching altitudes as high as 4,620 meters (15,157 feet), play a crucial role in creating relatively lush vegetation by extracting moisture from the arid air. Meanwhile, throughout eastern Ethiopia and extending into Somalia lies bright red clay soil that adds a striking contrast to the landscape. A similar coloration can be observed in Kenya towards its southwest. Although not clearly visible in this image, one can trace an arc-shaped geological fault system known as the Great Rift Valley. It stretches over an impressive distance of approximately 4,830 kilometers (3,000 miles) across two continents - Southwestern Asia and Eastern Africa - starting from the Gulf of Aman in Ethiopia all the way to northern Kenya. This print captures nature's artistry at its finest - showcasing diverse terrains ranging from plains to mountains while highlighting unique landforms and topography found within these East African nations.
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