Folded Rocks, Iran
In Iran, near the southwest shore of the Caspian Sea, folded sedimentary rocks are part of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Belt. In false color infrared, the blue colored rocks are white sediments, greenish-toned rocks are redbeds. The vegetated river channel is bright red. The black line going across the image from east to west is Iran Highway 2 that starts in Teheran and ends in Tabriz. The image was acquired June 22, 2020, covers an area of 37.6 by 40.9 km, and is located at 37.1 degrees north, 47.6 degrees east. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA25946
Usage Rights
Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to use. Credit NASA as the source. Check NASA's media usage guidelines for details. Images featuring identifiable individuals may require additional permissions.
Details
NASA ID
PIA25946
Date Created
June 22, 2023
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
Downloads
Download this image in multiple resolutions. All NASA media are free for public use.
