April 20, 2008: Saudi Pocks

xoxoxoBruce • Apr 20, 2008 4:06 pm

A view from the International Space station.

The western half of the Arabian peninsula contains not only large expanses of sand and gravel, but extensive lava fields known as haraat (harrat for a named field). One such field is the 14,000-square kilometer Harrat Khaybar, located approximately 137 kilometers to the northeast of the city of Al Madinah (Medina). According to scientists, the volcanic field was formed by eruptions along a 100-kilometer long north-south linear vent system over the past 5 million years; the most recent recorded eruption took place between 600 - 700 A.D. Harrat Khaybar contains a wide range of volcanic rock types and spectacular landforms, several of which are represented in this view.

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BeltNah • Apr 20, 2008 5:35 pm

Without the explanation I would have thought it was another planet.

BeltNah • Apr 20, 2008 6:02 pm

Hey guys how do you suggest an IOtD I have a couple of things that I would like to suggest.

Thanks in advance

Sundae • Apr 20, 2008 6:47 pm

PM Bruce - he'll explain.

xoxoxoBruce • Apr 20, 2008 6:49 pm

I already PMed BeltNah.;)

Sundae • Apr 20, 2008 6:50 pm

You're just good :joylove:

Kerotan • Apr 20, 2008 7:55 pm

BeltNah;447101 wrote:
Without the explanation I would have thought it was another planet.

Oh but it is.

Its the middle east.

see what i did there?

TheMercenary • Apr 20, 2008 8:20 pm

Wait a few years and Israel will most likely have a huge crater where it use to be.

Scriveyn • Apr 21, 2008 3:16 am

Hey, there is a Muppet face near the bottom right corner!

Bet those people from Mars think it is a sign of intelligent life on earth. Man, they are wrong!

spudcon • Apr 21, 2008 7:10 am

Scriveyn;447216 wrote:
Hey, there is a Muppet face near the bottom right corner!

Bet those people from Mars think it is a sign of intelligent life on earth. Man, they are wrong!

scriveyn's right! It's Oscar the Grouch!

The 42 • Apr 21, 2008 6:11 pm

It looks like Mother Earth has been popping her pimples...

OB • Apr 22, 2008 12:49 pm

Scriveyn;447216 wrote:
Hey, there is a Muppet face near the bottom right corner!

Bet those people from Mars think it is a sign of intelligent life on earth. Man, they are wrong!

If you look directly below and to the right, Jabba the Hutt is making an appearance as well.

spudcon • Apr 23, 2008 6:33 pm

[SIZE=6]And another Sesame Street denizen, Big Slug.[/SIZE]