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| Swiss Alps-Lake of Geneva and Mont Blanc: This view of far western Switzerland shows the Lake of Geneva center and the Jura Mts of southeast France across the top. Because of the oblique look angle (towards the northwest)-and because of the clarity of the air at high altitudes-the major ranges of the Alps appear in great detail and even appear three-dimensional. Mont Blanc, the highest point in Europe at 4808m (~15600 ft), lies in the knot of snowy peaks in the lower left corner. Note how the lake and its valley, extending to the left margin of the view, appear duller than the high, snow covered ridgelines of the mountains. Apparently the air at lower levels is less clear, presumably as a result of air pollutants emitted from power plants and industry. The city of Geneva lies at the south end of the lake (far left). |
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