Have you ever wondered what Wisconsin looks like from outer space? Well, wonder no more! We did some digging around and came across some interesting photos that show the Badger State in a whole new way. We’ve included a brief description with each picture, so you know exactly what you’re looking at. Read on and be prepared to gain a unique perspective on some familiar sights.
- Several years ago, increased demand for round and durable sand led to a mining boom in Wisconsin - it also led to this amazing up-high capture.
Earth Observatory/NASA
- Captured by a NASA satellite on June 9, 2007, this image depicts the immense damage caused by a series of tornadoes that struck Wisconsin on June 7th of that same year.
NASA’s MODIS Rapid Response See the diagonal line near the center of the picture? That’s actually the track of one of those tornadoes. More specifically, it’s the tens of thousands of leveled trees left in its wake. The severity of the destruction isn’t too surprising when you learn that one of the tornadoes that struck the area that day was classified as an F-3, which has wind speeds between 158 and 206 MPH!
- The remarkable size of Lake Winnebago is even more evident in this from-space snap.
Public Domain/Wikimedia Lake Winnebago is 137,700 acres, making it the largest lake that’s located entirely within Wisconsin.
- A new perspective on a familiar sight - the Great Lakes!
NASA/Wikimedia This amazing photo was taken on May 3, 2018, by astronaut Drew Feustel.
- This mesmerizing nighttime shot from above shows the greater Chicago area as well as portions of Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Rockford, and South Bend.
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight/Flickr Dated October 9, 2013, the photo was taken during an expedition aboard the International Space Station.
So, what’d you think? One thing’s for sure; Wisconsin is a beautiful state no matter how you look at it!
Earth Observatory/NASA
NASA’s MODIS Rapid Response
See the diagonal line near the center of the picture? That’s actually the track of one of those tornadoes. More specifically, it’s the tens of thousands of leveled trees left in its wake. The severity of the destruction isn’t too surprising when you learn that one of the tornadoes that struck the area that day was classified as an F-3, which has wind speeds between 158 and 206 MPH!
Public Domain/Wikimedia
Lake Winnebago is 137,700 acres, making it the largest lake that’s located entirely within Wisconsin.
NASA/Wikimedia
This amazing photo was taken on May 3, 2018, by astronaut Drew Feustel.
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight/Flickr
Dated October 9, 2013, the photo was taken during an expedition aboard the International Space Station.
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