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iss071e012112 (April 19, 2024) -- In southeastern Kazakhstan lies Lake Balkhash, one of the largest in Asia. Its turquoise color comes from winter ice melting. As the International Space Station soared nearly 260 miles above, NASA astronaut Mike Barratt captured this photo.

A Turquoise Lake Balkhash

iss071e012112 (April 19, 2024) -- In southeastern Kazakhstan lies Lake Balkhash, one of the largest in Asia. Its turquoise color comes from winter ice melting. As the International Space Station soared nearly 260 miles above, NASA astronaut Mike Barratt captured this photo.

Image Credit: NASA
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