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This lithograph provides a full-disk view of Earth photographed by Apollo 17 astronauts, Dec. 7, 1972. The accompanying text describes the view seen in the photograph and the circumstances in which it was taken. Suggestions for activities in which the photograph can be used are also provided.
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This news article discusses data on Jupiter's moon Europa returned by NASA's Galileo and Voyager spacecraft and the possibility that an ocean of liquid water might exist on Europa and, with it, the possiblilty for extraterrestrial life.
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This is part of the U.S. Geologic Survey's Water Science for Schools website. It consists of a set of links to other parts of the site dealing with groundwater-related topics such as groundwater flow and distribution, trends in groundwater use, importance of groundwater, and groundwater quality. Graphic illustrations and photographs are provided.
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Geomorphology
from
Space
is
an
out-of-print
1986
NASA
publication
designed
for
use
by
the
remote
sensing,
science,
and
educational
communities
to
study
landforms
and
landscapes.
Users
can
access
a
gallery
of
images
consisting
of
237
plates
arranged
by
particular
types
of
landforms
such
as
tectonic,
volcanic,
planetary,
and
others.
Photographs,
locator
maps,
and
sometimes
a
geologic
map
accompany
the
...
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This page describes El Nino and the Southern Oscillation and how they may contribute to severe weather and the destruction of sensitive ecosystems such as coral reefs. It features text, pictures, scientific illustrations, and links to satellite information and weather-related science activities.
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This is a photograph of the 18 May 1980 explosion of Mount St. Helens. Links to other volcano images and related topics are included.
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These galleries provide links to images and pictures related to space exploration, astronomy, Earth, and the search for extraterrestrial life.
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These images of the Kanaga Volcano show the symmetrical cone which is characteristic of stratovolcanoes. It is also possible to see how the current volcanic edifice has grown inside an older caldera, the remains of ancient Mount Kanaton. References and links to related sites are included.
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Users can access photographs of various forms of erosion, erosion damage, and "before and after" photos showing how the problem was brought under control. Each photograph is accompanied by a description of the activity which is taking place.
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This GIF image is part of the U.S. Geological Survey's Cascades Volcano Observatory website, which includes pictures (archived and real-time), written reports, seismic data, and other materials on volcanology, including a glossary and links to other relevant sites. These images show Mount St. Helens while it was erupting on May 18th, 1980.
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