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Where is it? Emi Koussi, Chad [19.825520656, 18.551560720]
What's in the photo? A patch of bright-white salt at the summit of the Sahara's tallest volcano
Who took the photo? An unnamed astronaut on board the International Space Station
When was it taken? Dec. 29, 2024
This intriguing astronaut photo shows a bright-white, salty surprise lurking at the summit of a giant volcano in the Sahara. The ancient, lava-covered peak also holds hidden, shadowy waterways, despite its extremely arid environment.
Emi Koussi (also known as Emi Koussou) is a pyroclastic shield volcano in northern Chad....
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