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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar
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Jun 22, 1973

Strait of Gibraltar

SL2-05-370 (22 June 1973) --- Gateway to the Atlantic, since ancient times the Strait of Gibraltar (36.5N, 4.5W) is...

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NASA image: Strait of Hormuz
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Jul 4, 1982

Strait of Hormuz

Portions of Oman, The United Arab Emirates and Iran are seen at the Strait of Hormuz (26.0N, 56.0E) in this view. A...

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NASA image: Cloud streets in Davis Strait
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Dec 8, 2017

Cloud streets in Davis Strait

The late winter sun shone brightly on a stunning scene of clouds and ice in the Davis Strait in late February, 2013....

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NASA image: Sea Ice in McClure Strait
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Dec 8, 2017

Sea Ice in McClure Strait

NASA image acquired August 17, 2010 In mid-August 2010, the Northwest Passage was almost—but not quite—free of ice....

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar
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May 6, 1991

Strait of Gibraltar

STS039-151-193 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- The Strait of Gibraltar, the only outlet for the Mediterranean Sea, was...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar
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Oct 13, 1984

Strait of Gibraltar

41G-120-082 (5-13 Oct. 1984) --- This High oblique view was photographed with a medium format camera aboard the...

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NASA image: STS-56 Earth observation of the Strait of Gibraltar
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 Earth observation of the Strait of Gibraltar

STS-56 Earth observation taken aboard Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, is of the Strait of Gibraltar. A small...

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NASA image: MISR Sights the Bering Strait
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Dec 27, 2000

MISR Sights the Bering Strait

This image from NASA Terra satellite, acquired on August 18, 2000 during Terra orbit 3562, show the Bering Strait,...

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NASA image: The Strait of Gibraltar
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Jul 30, 2024

The Strait of Gibraltar

iss071e414110 (July 30, 2024) -- The Strait of Gibraltar separates Morocco (left) and Spain (right) while connecting...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-58
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Oct 20, 1993

Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-58

STS058-73-009 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- Atlantic water flowing with the tide through the Strait of Gibraltar into the...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar
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Oct 22, 2001

Strait of Gibraltar

This 34 by 59 km sub-scene, acquired on July 5, 2000, covers the eastern part of the Strait of Gibraltar, separating...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar, Perspective with Landsat Image Overlay
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Oct 24, 2003

Strait of Gibraltar, Perspective with Landsat Image Overlay

This perspective view shows the Strait of Gibraltar, which is the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea from the...

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NASA image: Shaded Relief and Radar Image with Color as Height, Bosporus Strait and Istanbul, Turkey
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Apr 22, 2002

Shaded Relief and Radar Image with Color as Height, Bosporus Strait and Istanbul, Turkey

The Bosporus also spelled Bosphorus is a strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara in the center of...

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NASA image: The Taiwan Strait separates the eastern coast of China’s Fujian Province
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Sep 21, 2025

The Taiwan Strait separates the eastern coast of China’s Fujian Province

iss073e0983013 (Oct. 21, 2025) --- The Taiwan Strait separates the eastern coast of China’s Fujian Province (right)...

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NASA image: The Bosphorus Strait splits the city of Istanbul, Türkiye
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Jan 29, 2025

The Bosphorus Strait splits the city of Istanbul, Türkiye

iss072e574770 (Jan. 29, 2025) --- The Bosphorus Strait splits the city of Istanbul, Türkiye, and connects the Black...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-60

STS060-88-070 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This view shows sunglint in the Strait of Gibralter. In this photograph a high...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar as seen by Expedition Two crew
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Apr 23, 2001

Strait of Gibraltar as seen by Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-5623 (23 April 2001) --- The Strait of Gibraltar, with part of Spain and all of Gibraltar at upper left and...

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NASA image: The Korea Strait separates Busan, Korea, and Fukuoka, Japan
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Dec 28, 2024

The Korea Strait separates Busan, Korea, and Fukuoka, Japan

iss072e436132 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- The Korea Strait separates Busan, Korea (bottom left), and Fukuoka, Japan, in this...

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NASA image: The sun's glint beams off the Strait of Gibraltar
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May 15, 2025

The sun's glint beams off the Strait of Gibraltar

iss073e0032281 (May 15, 2025) --- The sun's glint beams off the Strait of Gibraltar at the top of this photograph as...

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NASA image: The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe from Africa
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Mar 29, 2026

The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe from Africa

iss074e0425752 (March 29, 2026) --- The Strait of Gibraltar separates the European nation of Spain (left) from the...

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NASA image: Straits of Gibralter, Mediterranean Sea, Spain as seen from Gemini 10
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Jul 18, 1966

Straits of Gibralter, Mediterranean Sea, Spain as seen from Gemini 10

S66-45749 (18 July 1966) --- Straits of Gibraltar, Mediterranean Sea, Spain in background, Algeria and Morocco in...

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NASA image: GEMINI-V - EARTH-SKY - STRAITS OF GIBRALTAR - OUTER SPACE
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Aug 22, 1965

GEMINI-V - EARTH-SKY - STRAITS OF GIBRALTAR - OUTER SPACE

S65-45737 (22 Aug. 1965) --- Looking northeast, the Strait of Gibraltar, Morocco (foreground) and Spain (background)...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar seen from STS-66
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Nov 14, 1994

Strait of Gibraltar seen from STS-66

Swift currents flow through the Strait of Gibraltar, producing complicated patterns in the surface waters. Some of...

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NASA image: The Taiwan Strait separates China's southeast coast from Taiwan
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Dec 28, 2024

The Taiwan Strait separates China's southeast coast from Taiwan

iss072e435710 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- The Taiwan Strait separates China's southeast coast from Taiwan in this photograph...

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