Science and Exploration

India, Bangladesh, And The Bay of Bengal As Seen From Orbit

By Keith Cowing
Press Release
March 21, 2020
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India, Bangladesh, And The Bay of Bengal As Seen From Orbit
India, Bangladesh, And The Bay of Bengal
NASA

The coasts of India and Bangladesh, pictured from the International Space Station from an altitude of 263 miles, meet at the Bay of Bengal.
The area is known for its vast mangrove forests and rich variety of wildlife including monkeys, elephants and tigers.

iss062e039313 (Feb. 21, 2020) – larger image

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