ISS002 Earth Sciences Results Briefing
February 14, 2002

NILE RIVER BASIN
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ISS002-701-10
photo ID ISS002-701-10
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From its headwaters in the Ethiopian Plateau to the delta fringe on the Mediterranean, the Nile - longest river in the world -- is some 6,695 km/4,160 mi long. In addition to the upper reaches of the Nile, individual volcanic craters of the Ethiopian Plateau are easily observable in this detailed photo.

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