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Kara Kum Desert, Tyub-Karagan Peninsula (1), Shoreline South of Tyub-Karagan Peninsula

Sunglint outlines eddies (2) and waves (3) hitting the eastern Caspian coast. Due to the arid climate, there is little sediment influx into the sea. White areas (4) are salt-filled depressions which were once flooded with seawater, but subsequently evaporated. This area is a major oil, gas and coal producer; roads and settlements in this otherwise desolate landscape (5) support this industry.
(AST9-566, AST9-565)

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