Himalayas From Space: NASA Shares Stunning Photos

Published by: Kiran Singh
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Breathtaking Himalayas

NASA has shared breathtaking photos of the Himalayas that leave people in awe. Here’s how the Himalayas are seen from space through NASA’s lens:

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Unique Perspective

Space-based photos of the Himalayas provide an unparalleled view, capturing the vastness and beauty of the mountain range from above.

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Kanchenjunga and Everest:

A 3D computer artwork created by Christoph Hormann showcases Kanchenjunga and Everest.

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3D Models of the Himalayas

The image was made using satellite data from Landsat and SRTM, processed into 3D models and then colored to mimic Earth's natural curvature.

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Mount Everest from the ISS

An astronaut on the International Space Station took a photo of Mount Everest, showcasing its majesty as part of the Great Himalaya Range.

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NASA’s Enhanced Images

NASA shared a long-exposure image taken by a crew member aboard the ISS, showcasing the snow-covered Himalayan Mountains.

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Formation

The Himalayas formed as a result of 50 million years of tectonic collisions between the Indian and Eurasian plates.

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Fertile Regions

South of the Himalayas lies the agriculturally fertile region of northern India and Pakistan.

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Tibetan Plateau

To the north of the Himalayas is the arid Tibetan Plateau, also known as the 'Roof of the World'.

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City Lights

You can see the bright city lights of New Delhi, India, and Lahore, Pakistan, glowing under a faint orange haze from atmospheric particles reacting to solar radiation.

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