9/11 attacks, Northern lights and other natural wonders and disasters captured from space | – Times of India

Viewing Earth from space provides a unique perspective on the planet’s natural beauty and vulnerability to disasters. From the ethereal Northern Lights to the adverse effects of wildfires and hurricanes, aerial photography captures events that tell deep stories about our world. This article explores a variety of stunning images taken from space, showing both the fascinating and harrowing aspects of our planet.

10 amazing sky pictures of nature and disasters

The 9/11 attack seen from the air
One of the most striking images is an aerial view of New York City, captured by NASA’s Landsat 7 satellite shortly after the attacks. The photo shows the smoke billowing from Ground Zero and the effect on the city’s atmosphere.
Thick smoke billows over the city, contrasting starkly with the bustling urban landscape. This image captures the scale of the destruction and the massive impact of the attacks on the city and the world.

The Northern Lights shine over Norway
In stark contrast to the imagery of 9/11, images of the Northern Lights provide an image of natural beauty. Captured from the International Space Station (ISS), these images show bodies dancing in the Arctic sky.
The vibrant greens and purples of the aurora are visible from space, reflecting the magnetic interaction between the solar wind and Earth’s atmosphere.

The Sahara Desert from orbit
Another stunning image features the Sahara desert, showing its vast, arid sky from the air. The image highlights the complex patterns formed by the desert sand dunes and contrasts the desert with its surrounding areas.

The A large barrier rock from above
The Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most famous marine ecosystems, has been captured in incredible detail from space. The picture shows a living coral reef and the clear blue waters of the Coral Sea surrounding it.

The Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau
The Himalayas, including Mount Everest, and the Tibetan Plateau are visible from the air in a photo that captures the scale of the world’s tallest mountain range. Snow-capped peaks and rocky terrain are visible, showing the majesty of these geological formations.

Amazon rain forest
The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” has been captured from the air in an image that highlights the scale of this vital ecosystem. The image shows a dense canopy of trees and a network of rivers running through the rainforest.

Wildfires in Hawaii
The wildfires that hit Hawaii in 2023 were captured in detail from the air. Satellite images show large fires burning large areas of vegetation. Chimneys and fire surrounds are clearly visible, highlighting the intense and widespread nature of this fire.

Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia, a powerful storm that made landfall in the southeastern United States, was captured in numerous aerial photographs. Swirling clouds and a well-defined eye of the hurricane are visible in the image.
The images show the scale of the storm system and its potential impact on coastal and inland areas, providing a striking picture of the storm’s scale and path of destruction.

Earthquake damage in Turkey
Following the massive earthquakes in Turkey, aerial photographs provided a detailed view of the affected areas. The pictures show the extent of the damage to the infrastructure and the changed environment.
The extent of the damage is visible from the air, giving a perspective on the challenges faced during rescue and relief operations.

Flooding in Libya
The massive flood that affected Libya in 2023 was also captured from orbit. Satellite images show large areas of moving water in urban and rural areas, showing the extent of the flooding.
The contrast between the floodwaters and the surrounding landscape highlights the devastating impact of the disaster on society and infrastructure.

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