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West Virginia Landsat State Mosaic

By Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center 2019 (approx.)
West Virginia Landsat State Mosaic
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Detailed Description

During the Cold War, the Emergency Relocation Center was built to house members of Congress in the event of a nuclear attack. It is located beneath the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

Capital Charleston

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 1,793,716

Number of Pixels 69,727,642

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