Hawaiian
Island Archipelago
As Seen from Space
Photo courtesy of NASA
The entire Hawaiian Island Archipelago is seen in this single view. The islands are a favorite international resort and tourist attraction drawing visitors from all over the world to enjoy the tropical climate, year round beaches and lush island flora. Being volcanic in origin, the islands' offer a rugged landscape and on the big island of Hawaii, there is still an occasional volcanic eruption of lava flows and steam vents.
This photo was taken on the STS-51-G (Space Shuttle) mission on 06/24/85.
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