QUICK FACTS
Where is it? Kashmir Valley, in the Himalayas
What's in the photo? A massive cloud of haze sitting in the valley
Which satellite took the photo? NASA's Terra satellite
When was it taken? Dec. 5, 2014
A giant cloud of haze frequently fills this ancient valley at the foot of the Himalayas, which was once an enormous freshwater lake. Although the stunning spectacle results from a natural phenomenon, this particular example was caused by human activity.
