These impermanent waterways are part of Oued Irharrhar, which appear
to be carrying sulfur (yellow) and iron (red) deposits. The city of Amguid
is located on these waterways, and all lie in the Mouydir Mountains in
Algeria.
This image was taken from the Space Shuttle on February 21, 2000. Image,
geographic, and position and camera information can be viewed on the
ISS EarthKAM meta data page.
Photojournal note:
EarthKAM was formerly known as KidSat. To see images of KidSat, see
http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/KidSat .