NASA Photo ID: STS067-725A-037              File Name: 20190063.jpg

Film Type: 70mm                    Date Taken: 

Title: Disappointment Reach, Australia as seen from STS-67 Endeavour

Description:

A nearly vertical view of Disappointment Reach and surroundings.
Ripple-like patterns extending at right angles to the tidal flow can be
discerned on shoals. Relict sand dune patterns, crests unvegetated, are
evident on the western side of the estuary. Red mud brought down the
Mooramel River on the east side of the estuary does extend into the shallow
water of the inter-tidal lagoons. Most of the light-colored water along the
coast, represents shoals of lime sediment. Patterns of sediment
distribution by tides, waves, streams, and wind combine to create a complex
and colorful scene.