Cambambe Dam, Cuanza River, Angola
Cuanza River, Angola, April 28, 2013 — Cambambe Dam. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.
Fires in Dunalley, Australia
Dunalley, Australia, Jan. 6, 2013 — Fires, false color image (red areas = healthy vegetation). DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.
The Citadel of Aleppo, Syria
Aleppo, Syria, May 26, 2013 — The Citadel of Aleppo, a medieval fortified palace. Interesting optical illusion: Rotate the image 180 degrees and the "hole" becomes a "hill." DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.
Colorado River, Utah, USA
Utah, USA, April 22, 2013 — The Colorado River is positioned to provide an interesting optical illusion in this image. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.
Versailles, France — Palace of Versailles
Versailles, France, Aug. 20, 2013 — Palace of Versailles. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.
Australia — Great Barrier Reef
Australia, April 22, 2013 — Great Barrier Reef. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.
Near Sur, Oman — Massive “Green Tide”
Near the city of Sur, Oman, Feb. 13, 2013 — A massive “green tide.” DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.
Croatia — Galešnjak (Island of Love)
Croatia, Feb. 16, 2013 — Galešnjak (Island of Love). DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.
Hong Kong, China — Giant Rubber Duck
Hong Kong, China, May 9, 2013 — Giant rubber duck. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.
Madang Province, Papua New Guinea — Manam Volcano
Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, March 22, 2013 — Manam Volcano. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.
Naples, Italy — Mount Vesuvius
Naples, Italy, Feb. 19, 2013 — Mount Vesuvius. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.
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