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Top five NASA Landsat observation satellites images of Earth - 24 Jul 2012
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Top five NASA Landsat Satellites Images of Earth
During a span of 40 years, since 1972, the Landsat series of Earth observation satellites has become a vital reference worldwide for understanding scientific issues related to land use and natural resources.
Beyond the scientific information they supply, some Landsat images are simply striking to look at, presenting spectacular views of mountains, valleys, and islands as well as forests, grasslands, and agricultural patterns.
By selecting certain features and colouring them from a digital palate, the U.S. Geological Survey has created a series of "Earth as Art" perspectives that demonstrate an artistic resonance in satellite land imagery and provide a special avenue of insight about the geography of each scene.
NASA asked the public to vote on their favourite images from the more than 120 images in the online "Earth as Art" collection. From over 14,000 votes the top five winners were:
1st Place: Van Gogh from Space Landsat 7 Acquired 7/13/2005. In the style of Van Gogh's painting "Starry Night," massive congregations of greenish phytoplankton swirl in the dark water around Gotland, a Swedish island in the Baltic Sea. Population explosions, or blooms, of phytoplankton, like the one shown here, occur when deep currents bring nutrients up to sunlit surface waters, fuelling the growth and reproduction of these tiny plants.
2nd Place: Yukon Delta Landsat 7 Acquired 9/22/2002. Countless lakes, sloughs, and ponds are scattered throughout this scene of the Yukon Delta in southwest Alaska. One of the largest river deltas in the world, and protected as part of the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, the river's sinuous waterways seem like blood vessels branching out to enclose an organ.
3rd Place: Meandering Mississippi Landsat 7 Acquired 5/28/2003. ...
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Owl Caught in Fake Halloween Spiderweb, San Rafael, America - 01 Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Dave Stapp/Marin Humane Society / Rex Features (1483630c)
The quarter-pound western screech owl was found alive by a resident caught in the strands of a fake greenish-white web strung from a tree in a yard on Riviera Drive in East San Rafael
Owl In A Tangle After Getting Stuck In Artificial Spiderweb
Animal care workers are warning about the dangers of sticky Halloween decorations after an owl was found caught in an artificial spiderweb in San Rafael, California.
The western screech owl was found alive after being stuck in the strands of a fake green web for several hours.
Officer Dave Stapp of Marin Humane Society Animal Services transported the owl to WildCare, a local wildlife rehabilitation centre in San Rafael.
Director of Communications for the Marin Humane Society, Carrie Harrington said: "It could have been worse if we weren't called out but we were able to respond quickly."
The owl was reported to be dehydrated and exhausted but was otherwise in good condition.
WildCare treated the owl with intravenous fluids and released the bird three days later at the address he was found.
The homeowner and many neighbours watched the owl's release.
While the incident was unusual, there have been other instances of animals snagged by holiday decorations, said Melanie Piazza, director of animal care for WildCare.
"It's a lot more common than people realize," Piazza said. "We've had deer that have been stuck in Christmas lights."
The family who had the artificial spiderweb in their garden have since removed the fake web material.
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For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VWEDZMCBE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Owl Caught in Fake Halloween Spiderweb, San Rafael, America - 01 Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Dave Stapp/Marin Humane Society / Rex Features (1483630b)
The quarter-pound western screech owl was found alive by a resident caught in the strands of a fake greenish-white web strung from a tree in a yard on Riviera Drive in East San Rafael
Owl In A Tangle After Getting Stuck In Artificial Spiderweb
Animal care workers are warning about the dangers of sticky Halloween decorations after an owl was found caught in an artificial spiderweb in San Rafael, California.
The western screech owl was found alive after being stuck in the strands of a fake green web for several hours.
Officer Dave Stapp of Marin Humane Society Animal Services transported the owl to WildCare, a local wildlife rehabilitation centre in San Rafael.
Director of Communications for the Marin Humane Society, Carrie Harrington said: "It could have been worse if we weren't called out but we were able to respond quickly."
The owl was reported to be dehydrated and exhausted but was otherwise in good condition.
WildCare treated the owl with intravenous fluids and released the bird three days later at the address he was found.
The homeowner and many neighbours watched the owl's release.
While the incident was unusual, there have been other instances of animals snagged by holiday decorations, said Melanie Piazza, director of animal care for WildCare.
"It's a lot more common than people realize," Piazza said. "We've had deer that have been stuck in Christmas lights."
The family who had the artificial spiderweb in their garden have since removed the fake web material.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES TO:
Dave Stapp/Marin Humane Society/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VWEDZMCBE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Owl Caught in Fake Halloween Spiderweb, San Rafael, America - 01 Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Dave Stapp/Marin Humane Society / Rex Features (1483630a)
The quarter-pound western screech owl was found alive by a resident caught in the strands of a fake greenish-white web strung from a tree in a yard on Riviera Drive in East San Rafael
Owl In A Tangle After Getting Stuck In Artificial Spiderweb
Animal care workers are warning about the dangers of sticky Halloween decorations after an owl was found caught in an artificial spiderweb in San Rafael, California.
The western screech owl was found alive after being stuck in the strands of a fake green web for several hours.
Officer Dave Stapp of Marin Humane Society Animal Services transported the owl to WildCare, a local wildlife rehabilitation centre in San Rafael.
Director of Communications for the Marin Humane Society, Carrie Harrington said: "It could have been worse if we weren't called out but we were able to respond quickly."
The owl was reported to be dehydrated and exhausted but was otherwise in good condition.
WildCare treated the owl with intravenous fluids and released the bird three days later at the address he was found.
The homeowner and many neighbours watched the owl's release.
While the incident was unusual, there have been other instances of animals snagged by holiday decorations, said Melanie Piazza, director of animal care for WildCare.
"It's a lot more common than people realize," Piazza said. "We've had deer that have been stuck in Christmas lights."
The family who had the artificial spiderweb in their garden have since removed the fake web material.
MUST CREDIT PICTURES TO:
Dave Stapp/Marin Humane Society/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VWEDZMCBE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Little girl enjoying spring flowers
Little girl enjoying spring flowers
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Girl watering vegetables
Girl watering vegetables
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Curved path leading to tea house in Japanese garden
Curved path leading to tea house in Japanese garden
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Apple orchard and dandelions
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House porch and green border
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Spring woodland garden
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Spring woodland garden
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View of old English cottage
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Front lawn garden of dune house
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Summer country garden
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Topiary garden
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View of lawn country garden
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New Zealand - Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Sowersby / Rex Features ( 1178125e )
The greenish colour in this crater is called 'Devil's Bath' at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland on North Island in New Zealand.
New Zealand - Mar 2010
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