NASA's ISS captures Libya's ring-shaped Jabal Arkanu

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NASA's ISS captured an image of Libya's Jabal Arkanu, revealing its unique ring-shaped formations. Scientists now understand these rings were formed by magma pushing through Earth's crust, not meteorite impacts. The image shows rugged slopes and surrounding desert features. Jabal Arkanu is located in a very dry region of the Sahara Desert, with minimal annual rainfall.


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