Our Planet from Space

by TerryHope (Author)

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  Paperback
  2008

  $13.62

  For the past 40 years, satellites have been sent into space to look back at our amazing planet with ever more sophisticated imaging technology. Earthcam presents an amazing collection of these images, allowing us to view our planet from an extraordinarily revealing perspective.From the ice caps to deserts, cities and landmarks to volcanoes and forest fires, Earthcam brings together the most spectacular images captured of our home planet into a remarkable visual spectacle.Images illustrate the incredibly minute details that modern satellites are able to capture.Fascinating models of phenomena such as temperature and moisture are presented in the form of graphic representations from the latest scanning technology.This title provides stark evidence as to how global warming is changing the environment and the face of the planet irreversibly.