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Aral' Sea: Summer and Winter Views
Summer view (left) shows the Aral' from the north. Winter view from south (top) shows reduced contrast of green croplands on the vast southside plain of Amu Darya River delta. In the top photograph, the Baikonur launch facility is located roughly at (1). Compare the bottom photography, taken in 1985, with later views. Lake levels have receded with time, and old shorelines can be observed all around the sea. (STS027-152-087,51F-36-59)

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