September 11, 2024

Natural wonders visible from space

Some creations of nature are visible from space, captured by the International Space Station. Let’s have a look at them.

The world’s biggest (by volume) and second-longest river, originating in the Andes Mountains of Peru and stretching across 4,000 miles, is easily visible from space. 

The Amazon River

Image: NASA/Space Agencies

This desert landscape is a protected natural and cultural site in Jordan, also known as the Valley of the Moon. It is featured in many movies and is visible from space. 

Wadi Rum

Image: NASA/Space Agencies

This natural landmark in the US formed a million years ago by a combination of a variety of geologic events, is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and is visible from space. 

The Grand Canyon

Image: NASA/Space Agencies

This is also one of the seven natural wonders of the world that are visible from space. It is the world’s largest coral reef system with over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands. 

The Great Barrier Reef

Image: NASA/Space Agencies

This mountain range in Asia consists of more than 110 peaks including the world’s highest, Mount Everest. It covers 1,500 miles across many countries and is visible from the ISS. 

The Himalayas

Image: NASA/Space Agencies

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