Gemstone-filled river and striped mountain ridge form massive ‘Y’ in China’s revitalized desert — Earth from space
In the heart of China’s Takalamakan Desert a winding verdant river and striped rocky ridge for a giant Y-shape structure, which is also home to an ancient fort. (Image credit: NASA/Landsat 9) QUICK FACTS Where is it? Taklamakan Desert, China [38.459991514, 80.87050739] What’s in the photo? A river and a mountain range forming a giantContinue Reading










