Australian Iron Ore
![Earth As Art image of Hamersley Iron Province in Western Australia](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/AU-Australian-Iron-Ore.jpg?itok=35XUtxQw)
Detailed Description
Within the Hamersley Iron Province in Western Australia, Landsat's shortwave infrared and near-infrared detectors highlight different types of rock. The oval in the upper center part of the image is a geological feature called Rocklea Dome. The dark meanders within the dome are channel iron deposits.
- Collection: Earth as Art 4
- Source: Landsat 8
- Download: JPG TIF
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Sources/Usage
Public Domain.