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   Photo ID:

   STS058-88-017   


   Program:

   Shuttle   


   Mission:

   STS-058


   Date Taken:

   1993-10-30


   Film Type:

   70mm

Title:
Richat Structure, Mauretania as seen from STS-58
Description:
The "bullseye" of the Richat Structure adds interest to the barren Gres de Chinguetti Plateau in central Mauretania, northwest Africa. It represents domally uplifted, layered (sedimentary) rocks that have been eroded by water and wind into the present shape. Desert sands have invaded the feature from the south. camera.
Subject Terms:
AFRICA, COLUMBIA (ORBITER), EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), GEOLOGICAL FAULTS, LANDFORMS, MAURETANIA, MOUNTAINS, ONBOARD ACTIVITIES, STS-58
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