An unnamed astronaut snapped this photo in 2017. It shows a series of vibrant solar evaporation ponds, which are used to help produce potassium chloride, also known as "potash," which can have impacts on nearby waterways, such as the Colorado River (also photographed).
(Image credit: NASA/ISS program)
Where is it? Moab, Utah [38.47920940, -109.68412599]
What's in the photo? Dozens of vibrant solar evaporation ponds along the Colorado River
Who took the photo? An unnamed astronaut on board the International Space Station
When was it taken? June 26, 2017
Harry is a U.K.-based senior staff writer at Live Science. He studied marine biology at the University of Exeter before training to become a journalist. He covers a wide range of topics including space exploration, planetary science, space weather, climate change, animal behavior and paleontology. His recent work on the solar maximum won "best space submission" at the 2024 Aerospace Media Awards and was shortlisted in the "top scoop" category at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence in 2023. He also writes Live Science's weekly Earth from space series.
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