Aquatics Centre: Diving, Modern Pentathlon, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming
Venue: Aquatics Centre Events: Diving, Modern Pentathlon, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming The Aquatics Centre was designed by architect Zaha Hadid with a 525-foot-long wave-shaped roof. The 3,300-ton...
View ArticleBMX Track: BMX Cycling
Venue: BMX Track Events: BMX Cycling The 1,500-foot-long BMX Track was built out of 500,000 cubic feet of soil excavated from elsewhere in Olympic Park. Images: Left: Taken Sep. 9, 2006 (Digital...
View ArticleWater Polo Arena: Water Polo
Venue: Water Polo Arena Events: Water Polo This 5,000-capacity arena is the only dedicated water polo venue built for an Olympic Games. It features a roof that slopes from 20 feet in height to 82 feet....
View ArticleBasketball Arena: Basketball, Handball
Venue: Basketball Arena Events: Basketball, Handball The Basketball Arena is one of the largest temporary venues ever built for the Olympics. It will also be one of the busiest, with events nearly...
View ArticleCopper Box: Handball, Modern Pentathlon
Venue: Copper Box Events: Handball, Modern Pentathlon The Copper Box was built to be sustainable with "light pipes" letting natural light into the building, a roof that collects rainwater for toilet...
View ArticleRiverbank Arena: Hockey
Venue: Riverbank Arena Events: Hockey The temporary Riverbank Arena is the first Olympic venue to feature a hockey field that isn't green. Image: Taken May 24, 2012 (GeoEye).
View ArticleAug 6, 2012
Curiosity's Landing Spot As of June 2012, the target landing area for NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission is the ellipse marked on this image of Gale Crater. The ellipse is about 12 miles long and 4...
View ArticlePastureland of Glenelg
Pastureland in one of the many valleys (glens) of Glenelg, Scotland. Image: Marina Moore
View ArticleGlenelg peninsula
The Glenelg peninsula is sparsely inhabited, home to roughly 250 people. Most earn a living from the land, as small-scale farmers or fishermen. Image: Marina Moore
View ArticleGlenelg inlet during low tide
An inlet during low tide. Scallops and lobster are also harvested in the area. Image: Marina Moore
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