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Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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STS077-732-093 (19-29 May 1996) --- This high oblique perspective from the Space Shuttle Endeavour shows the Dead Sea Rift Valley and the surrounding deserts. North is to the right side of the frame. The vegetation line on the coast between Egypt and Israel is clearly visible. Crete is visible in the Mediterranean Sea. The Dead Sea was formed approximately 3 million years ago. A passage opened up to the sea and the water poured in. It is about 1,300 feet below sea level.
NASA Image and Video Library’s own descriptionCredit lineEarth observations taken during STS-77 mission. NASA/JSC, 1996-05-28. Public domain. ID: sts077-732-093.
