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Norfolk Island, Australia

NASA/GSFC/METI/ERSDAC/JAROS, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team2015-05-13

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Situated 1670 km northeast of Sydney, Norfolk Island is an Australian Territory. It was permanently settled in 1856 by Pitcairn Islanders who were descendants of Tahitians and HMS Bounty mutineers. In 1979 Norfolk was granted limited self-government: the island elects a government that runs most of the island's affairs. In March, a local council replaced the local government, and the island was given closer financial ties to Australia. The image was acquired November 12, 2009, covers an area of 9 x 11 km, and is located at 29 degrees south, 168 degrees east.

http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA19463

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  • Title: Norfolk Island, Australia
  • Creator: NASA/GSFC/METI/ERSDAC/JAROS, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team
  • Date Created: 2015-05-13
  • Rights: JPL
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