Kelso Dunes, California

This false-color satellite image captures the spectacular Kelso Dunes in California's Mojave National Preserve. Recorded by the ASTER instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite, the scene highlights one of North America's largest active dune fields surrounded by rugged desert mountains.

Enhanced spectral processing distinguishes sand, rock, dry lakebeds, and vegetation, revealing subtle geological variations invisible to the naked eye. The sweeping dune field, isolated rocky outcrops, and intricate wind-formed textures create an image that is both scientifically valuable and visually striking.

Artwork Details

• Artist / Creator: NASA / JPL-Caltech / ASTER Science Team
• Title: Kelso Dunes, California
• Original title: Kelso Dunes, California
• Series: Terra Mission – ASTER
• Date: 2024
• Period: Contemporary Scientific Imaging
• Place of Origin: Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
• Medium: False-color satellite imagery

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