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 STS062-85-026 (thumbnail)
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   Photo ID:

   STS062-85-026   


   Program:

   Shuttle   


   Mission:

   STS-062


   Date Taken:

   1994-03-07


   Film Type:

   70mm cn

Title:
Miami, Florida metropolitan area as seen from STS-62
Description:
A view looking east shows the cities from Hollywood to Homestead in the greater Miami area. The photograph is centered directly over the city of Miami at approximately 25.5 degrees north and 80.5 degrees west. The average elevation of the area is 6 feet above mean sea level. Extensive drainage has taken place since the late 19th century to prevent massive flooding. The Miami River is one of the main drainage structures and is visible as a straight diagonal line near the center of the picture. Many of the small lakes in the lower portion of the view are catch ponds for runoff water. Many of the major roads are visible: Highway A1A follows the coast and ends at Miami Beach. Interstate 95 parallels the coast. The Taniami trail to the west across the Everglades (center-bottom) links Miami Beach to the mainland.
Subject Terms:
CITIES,COASTS,COLUMBIA (ORBITER),EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE),FLORIDA,RIVERS,STS-62,TRANSPORTATION
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