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The Geologic Wonder of the Neuquén Basin
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The Geologic Wonder of the Neuquén Basin

The distinctive sedimentary rock formations in west-central Argentina make for a geological and paleontological wonderland.

Published Oct 19, 2018

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Uvs Nuur Basin in Mongolia
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Uvs Nuur Basin in Mongolia

The Uvs Nuur Basin sits on the northern edge of the Central Asian steppes, bounded on all sides by mountains. Though largely arid, the basin is dotted with water. A large salt lake, the Uvs Nuur Lake, sits at the center of the basin, and several smaller lakes are scattered across the 600 kilometers east to west and 120 kilometers north to south that make up the basin.

Published Oct 11, 2007

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Alluvial Fans in Southern Mongolia
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Alluvial Fans in Southern Mongolia

Braided streams along a mountain front form a larger geological feature known as a bajada.

Published May 25, 2019

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Dust Storm in Western China
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Dust Storm in Western China

Acquired November 2, 2012, this image shows dust plumes blowing out of China’s biggest, hottest, and driest desert.

Published Nov 2, 2012

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Dust and Clouds over the Taklimakan Desert
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Dust and Clouds over the Taklimakan Desert

Acquired August 2, 2012, this image shows dust and clouds hugging the southern rim of the Taklimakan Desert.

Published Aug 3, 2012

Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

Sebkhat El Melah, Tunisia
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Sebkhat El Melah, Tunisia

Along Tunisia’s southeastern coast is a flat plain of about 150 square kilometers (58 square miles) that lies below sea level. Known as Sebkhat El Melah (or Sebkha El Melah), it is in an evaporite basin.

Published Dec 7, 2008

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Uluru (Ayers Rock)
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Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Published Mar 5, 2005

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Kavir Desert, Iran
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Kavir Desert, Iran

The lack of soil and vegetation allows parallel lines and sweeping curves of geological structure to appear quite clearly.

Published Mar 31, 2014

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Israel’s Heart-Shaped Crater
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Israel’s Heart-Shaped Crater

At 500 meters deep, the Makhtesh Ramon is the world’s largest erosion crater.

Published Apr 3, 2020

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Mount St. Helens
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Mount St. Helens

Published Mar 16, 2005

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Two Perspectives on the Great Divide Basin
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Two Perspectives on the Great Divide Basin

Geologists and satellite sensors see similar features in Wyoming’s Great Divide Basin.

Published Nov 9, 2012

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Great Basin Geology
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Great Basin Geology

Published Feb 27, 2008

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