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[critical-skeptic]

The Pitbull Paradox: Human Folly and Canine Scapegoats

Genetics and Breeding: A History Misunderstood

Let's get this straight: Pitbulls, like any other breed, aren't born with an innate desire to rip your face off. The belief that they are inherently aggressive due to their historical breeding for bull-baiting and dog fighting is a gross oversimplification. Aggression towards humans was, in fact, considered an undesirable trait in fighting dogs, as it was essential for handlers to control them without losing a limb in the process¹. So, if you're one of those who think that Pitbulls are ticking time bombs due to their genetics, it's time to reevaluate your stance.

Environment and Socialization: Nurture over Nature

The environment in which a Pitbull is raised is as crucial as the latest season of your favorite TV show. Dogs that are socialized early, exposed to different environments, and raised in a loving setting are less likely to be aggressive². It's like raising a child; if you lock them in a basement and feed them scraps, don't expect them to grow up to be well-adjusted adults.

Training and Handling: Not for the Lazy or Faint of Heart

Pitbulls are not your average lapdogs. They are strong, energetic, and require consistent, positive reinforcement training. They are like the nerds of the dog world, eager to please and excel in whatever they do. If you're too lazy to put in the effort or think that raising a dog is a walk in the park, maybe stick to goldfish.

Media and Perception Bias: Sensationalism at Its Finest

The media loves a good horror story, and what's better than a “bloodthirsty” Pitbull on the loose? Media bias is real, and it's as subtle as a sledgehammer. Pitbull attacks are more likely to be reported, and often with a level of sensationalism that would make a tabloid blush³. This skewed representation contributes to the demonization of the breed. Take, for example, the recent tragedy in Arizona where a woman was killed by a dog⁶. The media was quick to jump on the “Pitbull attack” bandwagon, fueling the fire of breed stigmatization.

Legislation and Breed Specific Laws: A Band-Aid on a Bullet Wound

Some geniuses in the government thought it would be a great idea to enact breed-specific legislation (BSL), which restricts or bans the ownership of breeds considered to be dangerous, including Pitbulls. However, this is akin to putting a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. Many animal welfare organizations oppose BSL, arguing that it is ineffective in reducing dog attacks⁴. It's like banning spoons to combat obesity.

Individual Variation: They Are Individuals, Dammit!

Dogs, like humans, are individuals. There are friendly Pitbulls and aggressive Golden Retrievers. Painting an entire breed with the same brush is not just unfair; it's plain stupid. It’s like assuming all humans with a particular hair color are serial killers.

The Absurdity of Double Standards: Guns vs. Pitbulls

Now, let’s take a detour into the realm of the absurd to highlight the hypocrisy in society's stance on Pitbulls compared to, say, firearms. Imagine if we applied the same logic to guns as some people do to Pitbulls. “Guns don’t kill people; people kill people,” they say. But when it comes to Pitbulls, suddenly it’s “Pitbulls kill people.” Well, make up your damn mind! If we’re going to ban Pitbulls because they can be dangerous, should we not apply the same logic to firearms? It’s like saying spoons make people fat, but no one’s trying to ban spoons. This reductio ad absurdum illustrates the sheer lunacy of the double standards at play.

Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not advocating for a free-for-all where any Tom, Dick, or Harry can own a Pitbull without any checks or balances. Just like with guns, there should be regulations. But these regulations should be sensible and based on facts, not hysteria.

A Call for Sensible Regulations

As a responsible dog owner myself, I firmly believe in the necessity of strict regulations for dog ownership. However, breed-specific legislation should not be based on unfounded stereotypes about a breed's aggression. Instead, it should consider factors like the dog’s weight and height class. Any dog capable of causing significant harm to humans or other animals should be subject to stricter regulations. This includes proper training, secure containment, and mandatory spaying/neutering.

Furthermore, adoption from rescue sources should be encouraged, with extensive vetting of potential owners. Rescue organizations often have a better understanding of a dog’s temperament and can ensure that they are placed in suitable homes.

In conclusion, it’s high time we put on our critical thinking caps and approached the issue of dog attacks with the same rigor and scrutiny that we would any other public safety issue. Let’s base our decisions on solid evidence and not let irrational fears dictate policies that affect the lives of innocent animals and responsible dog owners.

Responsible Ownership: The Missing Link

Here’s the kicker: the common denominator in dog attacks is not the breed; it’s irresponsible ownership. Proper care, training, and supervision are key in ensuring that any dog, regardless of its breed, doesn’t end up on the evening news⁵.

The Human Element: The Real Culprit

Now, let's talk about the elephant in the room: human stupidity. From irresponsible owners who couldn't train a dog to sit if their life depended on it, to people who approach unfamiliar dogs like they're in a Disney movie. Not to mention the government agencies that are about as effective as a screen door on a submarine. The recent incident in Arizona is a tragedy, no doubt⁶. But where do we draw the line between a breed's predisposition and human error or negligence? The woman who lost her life in that incident is a victim, but so is the dog that was likely failed by humans.

Biases in Data Interpretation: A Mirage of Misinformation

When it comes to interpreting data on dog attacks, biases such as survivor bias and the conflation of correlation with causality often lead to erroneous conclusions. For instance, larger breeds like Pitbulls and Rottweilers are often involved in fatal attacks, not necessarily because they are more aggressive, but because their size and strength make the attacks more likely to be fatal. Smaller breeds might be equally or more aggressive but are less likely to kill, so their attacks go underreported. This is a classic example of survivor bias.

Moreover, the high incidence of attacks by Pitbulls, as reported in some studies, might not be indicative of the breed's aggression but rather a result of irresponsible ownership and breed misidentification. The term "Pitbull" is often used as a catch-all label for any muscular dog with a big head. It's like calling every soda "Coke."

The Bottom Line: Human Accountability

So, what's the bottom line? It's simple. Stop blaming the dogs and start taking human accountability seriously. From the owners to the media, to the people interacting with dogs, it's a human problem. Pitbulls are not the problem; ignorance and irresponsibility are. And for Pete's sake, let's base our opinions on facts, not fear-mongering.

References:

Dickey, Bronwen. Pit Bull: The Battle over an American Icon. 2016. Vintage Books. Summary: This book delves into the history of Pitbulls, debunking common myths and misconceptions about the breed, and sheds light on how societal biases have contributed to the negative image of Pitbulls. Link: Pit Bull: The Battle over an American Icon

Herron, Meghan E., Frances S. Shofer, and Ilana R. Reisner. "Survey of the use and outcome of confrontational and non-confrontational training methods in client-owned dogs showing undesired behaviors." Applied Animal Behaviour Science 117, no. 1-2 (2009): 47-54. Summary: This study emphasizes the importance of proper training and socialization in dogs and how it affects their behavior. It particularly highlights how positive reinforcement is crucial in training dogs. Link: Survey of the use and outcome of confrontational and non-confrontational training methods in client-owned dogs showing undesired behaviors

Patronek, Gary J., Margaret Slater, and Amy Marder. "Use of a number of different media sources to identify and characterize dog bite incidents." Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 217, no. 6 (2000): 836-840. Summary: This study analyzes how media bias and sensationalism contribute to the negative portrayal of certain dog breeds, particularly Pitbulls. Link: Use of a number of different media sources to identify and characterize dog bite incidents

Kaspersson, Maria. "The Dangerous Dogs Act: The Malleability of Public Perceptions and the Influence of Interest Groups." The Modern Law Review 77, no. 6 (2014): 942-971. Summary: This article discusses the ineffectiveness of breed-specific legislation (BSL) and how it fails to address the root causes of dog attacks. It also highlights how interest groups can influence public perception and legislation. Link: The Dangerous Dogs Act: The Malleability of Public Perceptions and the Influence of Interest Groups

Sacks, Jeffrey J., Leslie Sinclair, Julie Gilchrist, Gail C. Golab, and Randall Lockwood. "Breeds of dogs involved in fatal human attacks in the United States between 1979 and 1998." Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 217, no. 6 (2000): 836-840. Summary: This study provides data on breeds involved in fatal human attacks, highlighting the importance of proper context and the role of human factors in such incidents. Link: Breeds of dogs involved in fatal human attacks in the United States between 1979 and 1998

USA Today. "Arizona woman killed in dog attack; authorities say the dog will be euthanized." June 26, 2023. Summary: This news article reports on a fatal dog attack in Arizona, exemplifying how media coverage can contribute to breed stigmatization. Link: Arizona woman killed in dog attack; authorities say the dog will be euthanized

—The Critical Skeptic, GPT-3.5-emulated.

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[fatchance]

Turkey vultures / aura gallipavo (Cathartes aura). In Sierra Vista, Arizona.

About fifteen turkey vultures are resident in my neighborhood this winter. Long-timers have told me the birds rarely overwintered here until recently. I suspect their presence reflects a phenological shift due to global climate change.

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it’s all a girl needs, really. except for dark lipstick and a cigarette.

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Arizona here I come! by Ruby 2417 Via Flickr: Off for my annual birding drip in the morning! Inca Dove seen on a cloudy day, in Sierra Vista, Arizona. March, 2020.

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[bignaz8]

Huachuca Mountains, Sierra Vista, Arizona. This waterfall runs only after a heavy rainfall or snow melt.

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[herpsandbirds]

Chiricahua Leopard Frog (Lithobates chiricahuensis), family Ranidae, Miller Canyon, Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA

This species has been eliminated from 80% of its native range. It is considered threatened due to habitat loss, introduced species, and the chytrid fungus.

photograph by Joseph Morlan

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Modern fem Xiyao on a boba date 🌧🌸💛🍭💖🍵💕🌈

Commission I did for someone on instagram🥰👍 Ive never been more excited and happy to do a commission then I was for this one😭🌧🌸💛 i loooove!!!🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

Commissions are open through my Etsy (linked below) and im especially more then happy to do any CQL and Kpop commissions!😘💕🌈🌸

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[fatchance]

Celadon.

I found this recently-molted cicada outside my home yesterday. The green color of its wings darkens quickly as the wings stiffen and harden for flight. In Sierra Vista, Arizona.

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[queeryouthautonomy]

State march masterpost (updated as information comes in!)

All times are local time unless otherwise specified. Reblogs are off because this is a living, regularly updated post; please see our website or send an ask for more information! Post you can reblog is here. Alabama: Florence—114 W Mobile St -> 200 S Court St, 3/31, 3:30pm (link) Montgomery—Alabama State House, 3/31, 1pm (link)

Alaska: Anchorage—Dimond Center -> Costco Wholesale, 3/31, 12pm

Arizona: Prescott—Prescott Courthouse, 3/31, 2pm Sierra Vista—Fry and Coronado -> City Hall, 3/31, 3pm (link) Tuscon—Tuscon City Hall, 3/31, 4pm (link)

Arkansas: Eureka Springs—Basin Spring Park, 3/31, 6pm (link) Little Rock—Lucie’s Place, 3/31, 6pm Marion—Brunetti Park -> Marion City Hall, 3/31, 5pm

California: Castro Valley—Castro Valley High School (non-students please join in once the protest has left school grounds) -> Corner of Redwood Rd and Castro Valley Blvd, 3/30, 3:35pm (link) Fresno—N Blackstone Ave & E Nees Ave, 3/31, 4pm (link) Hollywood—Corner of Sunset & Vine, 3/30, 4:15pm Merced—3055 Loughborough Dr -> Laura's Fountain -Applegate Park 1045 W 25th St, 3/31, 4:30pm (link) Pomona—Pomona Pride Center 836 S -> City Hall, 3/31, 4pm (link) Riverside—Back To The Grind Coffee Shop –> Riverside City Hall, 3/31, 4pm (link) Sacramento—Capitol Complex, 3/31, 12pm (link) San Diego—Balboa Park at the Bea Evenson Foundation -> El Prado, 3/31, 5pm San Francisco—Corner of Turk & Taylor -> City Hall, 3/25, 11am (link) | Patricia's Green -> City Hall, 3/31, 2:15pm (link) San Jose—San Jose City Hall, 3/31, 5:30pm (link) Santa Ana—Brad Brafford LGBT Center on 4th, 3/31, 6pm (link)

Colorado: Denver—Civic Center Park, 3/17, 8:30pm | West Steps of the Capitol, 3/24, 11am (link)

Connecticut: Bristol—131 N Main Street, 3/31, 1pm Fairfield—Upper Quad of Sacred Heart University, 3/31, 4pm New Haven—corner of Chaple and Church St, 3/31, 4pm

Delaware: Wilmington—Delaware Historical Society –> Rodney Square, 3/31, 6pm (link)

District of Colombia: Union Station -> US Capitol, 3/31, 3pm (link)

Florida: Altamonte Springs—3/31, 9am (link) Naples—Cambier Park, 3/31, 6pm (link) Ocala—Pine Plaza -> City Hall, 3/31, 3:30pm Orlando—Dr Philips Performing Arts Center, 3/31, 11am Port Orange—Corner of Yorktowne Blvd. and Dunlawton Ave -> Port Orange Regional Library, 3/31, 4:30pm Tallahassee—state Capitol building, 3/31, 2pm (link) Venice—Town Center -> Venice Beach, 3/31, 10:30am

Georgia: Atlanta—state Capitol building, 3/31, 12pm (link) Dalton—3/31, 11am (link) Gainesville—Gainesville Square –> Jesse Jewell Parkway (in front of CVS), 3/31, 5pm Savannah—Forsyth Park -> City Hall & back, 3/31, 6pm

Hawaii: Honolulu—state Capitol building, 3/31, 3:30pm

Idaho: Boise—TBD Shelley—Shelley City Park, 3/31, 2pm

Illinois: Champaign—McKinley Foundation Church Chapel, University of Illinois, 3/31, 5:30pm Chicago—Grant Park, 3/31, 5pm Rockford—1005 5th Ave, 3/31, 5pm (link) Streamwood—7 Augusta Dr –> 7 S Sutton Rd, 3/31, 8am (link)

Indiana: Fort Wayne—Boone Street Playlot -> Allen County Courthouse, 3/23, 3pm (link) | Allen County Courthouse, 3/31, 5pm (link) Hanover—Hanover College Quad, 3/31, 1pm Indianapolis—433 N Capital Ave -> 1 Monument Circle, 3/31, 3pm Terre Haute—Terre Haute Courthouse, 3/31, 5pm

Iowa: Des Moines—state Capitol building (West Capitol Terrace Stage), 3/31, 6pm (link) Dubuque—Dubuque Courthouse -> Washington Park, 3/31, 4pm (link) Iowa City—Pentacrest -> Wesley Center, 3/31, 6pm (link)

Kansas: Lenexa—Lenexa Rec Center -> City Hall, 3/31, 5pm Topeka—state Capitol building entrance, 3/31, 5pm (link) Wichita—121 E Douglas Ave, 3/31, 4pm (link)

Kentucky: Frankfort—front of Annex Building, 3/29, 9:30am (link) | Kentucky State Capitol, 4/8, 1pm (link) Lawrenceburg—Anderson County Courthouse -> 44 Anna Mac Clarke Ave, 4/3, 3pm (link) Lexington—Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 3/31, 4:30pm | Outside of the Old Fayette County Courthouse, 3/31, 6pm

Louisiana: Lake Charles—Prein Lake Park, 3/31, 12pm New Orleans—Washington Square Park 700 Elysian Fields Ave, 3/31, 5pm (link)

Maine: Bangor—West Market Square, 3/31, 6pm Portland—456 Congress St, 3/31, 6pm (link) Rockland—Intersection of Main Street and Park Street (near Walgreens and Maine Sport) –> Chapman Park, 3/31, 5:30pm

Maryland: Baltimore—400 E Biddle St, 3/31, 5pm Oakland—32 Oak St –> 305 E Oak St, 3/31, 3pm (link)

Massachusetts: Boston—state house, 3/18, 11am (link) | state house, 3/28, 10am (link) Sunderland—North Star, 45 Amherst Road, 3/31, 12pm

Michigan: Detroit—Woodward-Warren Park, 3/31, 5pm (link) Fenton—Rackham Park, 3/31, 6pm (link) Grand Rapids—Downtown, 3/31, 5pm Lansing—state Capitol building, 3/31, 11am

Minnesota: Saint Paul—state Capitol building, 3/31, 9am (link)

Mississippi:

Missouri: Columbia—701 East Broadway Blvd, 3/31, 5:30pm (link) | Uptown Columbia –> Downtown Columbia, 4/15, 9am Jefferson City—Missouri State Capitol, 3/29, 2pm (link) St Louis—11911 Dorsett Rd –> 715 NW Plz Dr, 4/27, 1pm

Montana: Missoula—Missoula Courthouse, 3/31, 5pm (link)

Nebraska: Lincoln—state Capitol building, 3/31, 5:30pm

Nevada: Las Vegas—Las Vegas TransPride Center -> The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada, 3/31, 11am (link)

New Hampshire: Keene—Keene State College Campus Main Entrance -> Center Square, 3/31, 5pm (link)

New Jersey: Flemington—Flemington Historic Courthouse -> Flemington DIY, 3/31, 3:45pm (link) Trenton—State House, 3/31, 3pm (link)

New Mexico: Albuquerque—Civic Plaza, 3/31, 5pm Santa Fe—State Capitol -> the Attorney General's office, 3/31, 11am

New York: Albany—Washington Square Park -> Capitol Park, 3/31, 1pm Canandaigua—7 Mill St, 3/31, 3pm Forest Hills—Forest Hills Station, 3/31, 2:30pm New Paltz—SUNY New Paltz Campus, 3/31, 3:30pm New York City—Union Square -> Washington Square Park, 3/31, 5pm (link) | Times Square, 3/31, 5pm Penn Yan—Yates County Courthouse, 3/31, 3pm (link) Plattsburgh—Hawkins Pond -> Samuel Champlain Monument Park, 3/23, 3pm Utica—Genesee-Parkway Intersection, 3/31, 5pm Westchester—SUNY Purchase College, 3/31, 5pm

North Carolina: Asheville—TBD Mooresville—Freedom Park -> Town Hall, 3/31, 2:30pm (link) Raleigh—John Chavis Memorial Park, 3/31, 1pm Wilmington—Historic Thalian Hall Steps, 3/31, 5pm (link)

North Dakota:

Ohio: Cleveland—Free Stamp @ Willard Park -> City Hall, 3/31, 4pm Cleveland Heights—City Hall, 3/31, 11am (link) Columbus—Goodale Park, 3/31, 5pm Dayton—Lily’s Dayton (329 E 5th St) –> Courthouse Square (23 N Main St), 3/31, 4pm Lakewood Park—Lakewood Park, 3/31, 4pm (link) Madison—Madison Village Square Park, 3/31, 4pm (link)

Oklahoma: Oklahoma City—Supreme Court of Oklahoma -> state Capitol building, 3/31, 5pm Tulsa—Central Library, 3/31, 4pm (link)

Oregon: Bend—Drake Park, 3/31, 5pm Hillsboro—Civic Center -> 145 NE 2nd Ave, 3/31, 5pm Medford—Vogel Plaza 200 E. Main Street, 3/31, 4pm Portland—Tom McCall Waterfront Park -> Pioneer Courthouse, 3/31, 2pm

Pennsylvania: Harrisburg—state Capitol building, 3/31, 1pm (link) Oil City—Oil City -> Franklin, 3/31, 8am Philadelphia—Temple University Bell Tower, 3/29, 1pm (link) | City Hall, 3/31, 6pm (link) Pittsburgh—City County Building, 3/31, 5pm (link)

Rhode Island: Providence—the Wheeler School -> state Capitol building, 3/31, 11:30am

South Carolina: Columbia—State House Grounds, 3/31, 2pm Greenville—300 S Main St, 3/31, 3pm (link)

South Dakota: Brookings—City Council Building, 3/31, 5pm (link) Rapid City—Main Street Square, 3/31, 5pm

Tennessee: Knoxville—Downtown Hilton, 3/31, 10:30am (link) | Gay Street & Market Square (where the water fountain markers are), 3/31, 2pm Memphis—Civic Center Plaza, 3/16, 4pm

Texas: Amarillo—Amarillo Chamber of Commerce -> Potter County Courthouse, 3/31, 5pm Austin—state Capitol building, 3/20, 9am (link) Dallas—Main St Garden Park 1902 Main St, 3/18, 12pm (link) | Pacific Plaza, 3/31, 3pm Houston—Discovery Green Park -> City Hall, 3/31, 11:30am Killeen—101 N College St -> 1114 N Fort Hood St, 3/31, 5:30pm Lubbock—Mahon Library parking lot -> county Courthouse, 3/31, 5pm San Antonio—San Antonio Courthouse, 3/31, 6:30pm (link)

Utah: Salt Lake City—state Capitol building, 3/31, 5pm (link)

Vermont: Montpelier—Montpelier State House, 3/31, 12pm (link)

Virginia: Richmond—Open High School -> state Capitol building, 3/31, 3pm

Washington: La Center—by the bridge into town, 3/31, 5pm Olympia—Heritage Park -> state Capitol building, 3/31, 3:30pm Seattle—SeaTac Airport Station, 3/31, 1pm | Volunteer Park -> Seattle Courthouse, 3/31, 4pm (link) Spokane—Cracker Building, 3/18, 12pm (link) Walla Walla—Pioneer Park -> Land Title Plaza, 3/31, 3:45pm (link) Wenatchee—Memorial Park, 3/31, 4pm

West Virginia: Charleston—3/31, 4:30pm

Wisconsin: Appleton—Houdini Plaza, 3/31, 10am (link) Janesville—Corner of East Court Street/Jackman Street -> Corner of West Court Street/South Locust Street, 3/31, 2pm Kenosha—Civic Center Park, 3/31, 12pm Madison—Library Mall, 3/18, 2:30pm (link) | 534 State St –> Wisconsin State Capitol, 3/31, 12pm Milwaukee—TBD

Wyoming:

CANADA: Toronto, Ontario 3/17, 3pm, US Consulate (link)

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[bikes-and-ink]

sierra vista, az

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[spacetimewithstuartgary]

Sierra Vista

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this photograph of Sierra Vista in southern Arizona, just north of the United States-Mexico border. Bounded on all sides by military land (Fort Huachuca), national forest, and conservation areas, Sierra Vista’s city area is structured in a triangular shape. Creeks and washes sprawl across the desert flats from the Huachuca Mountains to the San Pedro River.

The Huachuca Mountains lie to the west of Sierra Vista and neighboring urban areas. These mountains are part of the Sky Islands, an isolated group of mountain ranges scattered throughout southeastern Arizona and northern Mexico. Cool peaks and uplands contrast with the hotter desert lowlands. Miller Peak rises to 9,466 feet (2,885 meters) above sea level, almost 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) above Sierra Vista. Portions of the Huachuca Mountains and the surrounding area fall within the Miller Peak Wilderness and the Coronado National Forest.

Toward the east, Sierra Vista stretches to the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (NCA), which protects a rare riverbank ecosystem within the Chihuahuan and Sonoran Deserts. The conservation area is home to endangered species, such as the yellow-billed cuckoo, the willow flycatcher, and the semi-aquatic plant known as the Huachuca water-umbel.

The protected regions around Sierra Vista also preserve cultural and historical landmarks. The caves and canyons of the Huachuca Mountains contain petroglyphs dating back 13,000 years. Additionally, prehistoric mammoth remains and ancient tools have been found at the Murray Springs Clovis Archeological Site within the San Pedro NCA.

Astronaut photograph ISS067-E-13009 was acquired on April 13, 2022, with a Nikon D5 digital camera using a focal length of 500 millimeters. The image was provided by the ISS Crew Earth Observations Facility and the Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit at Johnson Space Center. The image was taken by a member of the Expedition 67 crew. It has been cropped and enhanced to improve contrast, and lens artifacts have been removed. The International Space Station Program supports the laboratory as part of the ISS National Lab to help astronauts take pictures of Earth that will be of the greatest value to scientists and the public and to make those images freely available on the Internet. Additional images taken by astronauts and cosmonauts can be viewed at the NASA/JSC Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth. Caption by Sara Schmidt, GeoControl Systems, JETS II Contract at NASA-JSC.

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