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Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania

Detailed Description

Located near the western edge of the Sahara Desert, the Eye of the Sahara is a feature that resembles a large eye when viewed from space. Also known as the Richat Structure or Guelb er Richat, the Eye is a symmetrical dome of eroded sedimentary and volcanic rock. 

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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