NASA Photo ID: STS046-103-053      File Name: 10064866.jpg
  Film Type: 70mm                    Date Taken: 08/08/92
  Title: Deforestation, Rondonia, Brazil
  Description:
  This view of deforestation in Rondonia, far western Brazil, (10.0S, 63.0W)
  is  part of an agricultural resettlement project which ultimately covers an
  area  about 80% the size of France.  The patterns of deforestation in this
  part of  the Amazon River Basin are usually aligned adjacent to highways,
  secondary  roads, and streams for ease of access and transportation. 
  Compare this view  with the earlier 51G-37-062 for a comparison of
  deforestation in the region.                 
  Subject terms:
  AGRICULTURE                             
  AMAZON REGION (SOUTH AMERICA)           
  BRAZIL                                  
  CITIES                                  
  DEFORESTATION                           
  EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE)         
  HIGHWAYS                                
  STS-46
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