Northeastern Iran, Satellite View
by Science Source
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Northeastern Iran, Satellite View
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Science Source
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This Sentinel-2A satellite view of northeastern Iran, the second largest country in the Middle East. Most of Iran's territory is classified as arid and semi-arid, about half of which is characterized by rangeland, barren land and mountains. Visible in the center of the image and at top left are alluvial fans. These are formed when streams or rivers spread out over plains. They represent the distinct pattern of water runoff from the mountains, where the eroded soil, with the help of rain, is carried from the mountain slopes to lower lands. Scattered throughout the image are many agricultural plots, distinct in such an arid and mountainous region, which also features various rocky formations. At the far right, the city of Bajestan is visible, with many agricultural fields around it. Various towns or settlements are represented in greys throughout the image.
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February 7th, 2017
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