This satellite image shows Lake Taupō. The lake’s full name is Taupō-nui-a-Tia (the rain cloak of Tia). Tia was one of the great explorers of the Taupō area, and the name originally referred to cliffs that resembled his cloak.
Using this item
NASA - JSC Digital Image Collection
Reference:
ISS005-E-21107
This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.
Add new comment