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:
Space-based photos of the Himalayas provide an unparalleled view, capturing the vastness and beauty of the mountain range from above.
A 3D computer artwork created by Christoph Hormann showcases Kanchenjunga and Everest.
The image was made using satellite data from Landsat and SRTM, processed into 3D models and then colored to mimic Earth's natural curvature.
An astronaut on the International Space Station took a photo of Mount Everest, showcasing its majesty as part of the Great Himalaya Range.
NASA shared a long-exposure image taken by a crew member aboard the ISS, showcasing the snow-covered Himalayan Mountains.
The Himalayas formed as a result of 50 million years of tectonic collisions between the Indian and Eurasian plates.
South of the Himalayas lies the agriculturally fertile region of northern India and Pakistan.
To the north of the Himalayas is the arid Tibetan Plateau, also known as the 'Roof of the World'.
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.