JPG A record of Kilauea's recent volcanic activity is documented in this aerial view of the summit crater. U.S. Geological Survey Photograph Ohio River 49k JPG Scars on the terrain tell the tale of the river's shifting path. With aerial photographs, geologists can easily spot rock structures like the one pictured here. Shale and sandstone beds have been folded to form this elongate dome. Philippines 13k JPG A unique view of a volcanic eruption is provided by this nighttime aerial shot.
Some places are easier to photograph from the air than any other way.
A U-2 aircraft was used to obtain this photograph of one of the most inaccessible spots on Earth.