NASA : Fingerprints of Water on the Sand .- Las huellas dactilares de agua en la arena

Hola amigos: A VUELO DE UN QUINDE EL BLOG., Kjell Lindgren, Astronauta de la NASA tomó esta fotografía el 11 de noviembre, 2015, desde la Estación Espacial Internacional, y lo compartió con sus seguidores en las redes sociales. Lindgren escribió: "Las delicadas huellas de agua impresas en la arena. El #StoryOfWater." El área fotografiada se encuentra en Omán, a unos 20 km al oeste-noroeste de Hamra Al Drooa.

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Water tracks on sandy ground with straight lines of roadways crossing the terrain

NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren took this photograph on Nov. 11, 2015 from the International Space Station, and shared it with his followers on social media. Lindgren wrote, "The delicate fingerprints of water imprinted on the sand. The #StoryOfWater." The area photographed is located in Oman, approximately 20 km to the west-northwest of Hamra Al Drooa.

One of the ways research on the space station benefits life on Earth is by supporting water purification efforts worldwide. Drinkable water is vital for human survival. Unfortunately, many people around the world lack access to clean water. Using technology developed for the space station, at-risk areas can gain access to advanced water filtration and purification systems, making a life-saving difference in these communities. Joint collaborations between aid organizations and NASA technology show just how effectively space research can adapt to contribute answers to global problems. The commercialization of this station-related technology has provided aid and disaster relief for communities worldwide.

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Last Updated: Nov. 17, 2015

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