◎ Li Xi
Shenzhou 17
Challenge the geologist!
Today is China's Space Day,
On this special day,
Xinhua News Agency has exciting news:
Shenzhou-17 astronaut crew
will return in glory on April 30,
Return to Dongfeng Landing!
At the same time, they are in space
The moment is forever frozen.
Those from a cosmic perspective
High-definition picture overlooking the earth,
As if to tell us
The wonder and beauty of the earth.
Geologists are the readers of the earth.
Explorer, communicator,
Who knows the pulsation of the earth better than you?
Rise to the challenge, Geoman!
The mining industry selected a part
Officially released by the China Manned Space Engineering Office
The Shenzhou-17 crew took high-definition pictures in orbit,
Can you guess where these are?
(Photo source: Photo by Yang Hongbo, China Manned Space Engineering Office)
In the photo, Qinghai Lake is like a brilliant jewel set on the plateau, and Longyang Gorge is located in the southeast of Qinghai Lake and is an important canyon in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. Qinghai Lake is an inland lake formed by tectonic movements, and the formation of Longyang Gorge is the result of the combined action of crustal movement and river cutting. It blends the tranquility of the lake with the steepness of the canyon, revealing the magic of nature.
(Photo source: Photo by Jiang Xinlin, China Manned Space Engineering Office)
One of the ten geological wonders of the earth, the "Eye of the Sahara", located in the southwest of the Sahara Desert, is a very large concentric circle landform. The cause remains a mystery to this day, with some believing it to be a meteorite impact and others believing it to be the result of tectonic movements. This mysterious eye of the desert is full of awe of nature's magic.
(Photo source: Photo by Yang Hongbo, China Manned Space Engineering Office)
In the photo, the Yangtze River flows endlessly and eventually flows into the East China Sea. At the estuary, sediment accumulates, forming a unique delta landform. It is a prosperous place where land and water meet, witnessing the pace of China's modernization.
(Photo source: Photo by Yang Hongbo, China Manned Space Engineering Office)
Like a pearl embedded in the mountains, the Miyun Reservoir is the largest water conservancy project in North China designed and built by the mainland itself. It has created this rippling man-made lake, which provides valuable water resources for Beijing and the surrounding areas. As of August 2023, the Miyun Reservoir has supplied more than 41 billion cubic meters of water to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
(Photo source: Photo by Yang Hongbo, China Manned Space Engineering Office)
Sanya is located at the southern tip of Hainan Island, with clear turquoise waters and a winding coastline. Due to the erosion of the sea, the coastline of the island has gradually formed a number of headlands. The rocky headland and sandy beaches of the bay attract many tourists.
(Photo source: Photo by Yang Hongbo, China Manned Space Engineering Office)
The photographs show the magnificent scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the tranquility of Yangzhuo Yongcuo, the winding of the Brahmaputra River, the modernization of the plateau witnessed by Gonggar Airport, and the pearl of this sacred land in the distance. The topography here is a product of plate uplift and glaciation, and is full of mystery and majesty.
(Photo source: Photo by Tang Shengjie, China Manned Space Engineering Office)
Dingxi is located on the Loess Plateau, and the ravines in the photo are the result of weathering and erosion. The topography here is a witness to the vicissitudes of nature for hundreds of millions of years, and it has also given birth to a rich loess culture.
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Planning and copywriting: Li Xi
Edited and designed: Ma Yunhua