STS-101 Earth Sciences and Image Analysis Debriefing with Crewmembers June 19, 2000

LAKE CHAD AND THE SAHARA

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STS101-701-33

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Richat Structure in Mauritania. Although this structure looks like an impact crater it is not. Uplift and erosion of sedimentary rocks are probably responsibile for the circular nature of this feature. Richat is 38 km in diameter.

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