Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Earth: Mouydir Mountains in Algeria, Space Shuttle Feb 21 2000

These impermanent waterways are part of Oued Irharrhar, which appear to be carrying sulfur (yellow) and iron (red) deposits. The city of Amguid is located on these waterways, and all lie in the Mouydir Mountains in Algeria.
This image was taken from the Space Shuttle on February 21, 2000. Image, geographic, and position and camera information can be viewed on the ISS EarthKAM meta data page.