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Yamzho Yumco Lake, Tibet

NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team2017-02-01

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Yamzho Yumco (Sacred Swan) Lake in Tibet is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and is one of the three largest sacred lakes. It is highly crenellated with many bays and inlets. The lake is home to Samding Monastery, headed by a female re-incarnation (Wikipedia). The image was acquired March 6, 2014, covers an area of 49.8 by 60 km, and is centered at 28.9 degrees north, 90.6 degrees east.

http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA21304

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  • Title: Yamzho Yumco Lake, Tibet
  • Creator: NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team
  • Date Created: 2017-02-01
  • Rights: JPL
  • Album: kboggs
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