Not Palm Jumeirah Islands, Burj Khalifa or Great Wall of China, real human-made marvel visible from space is…

Most people believed that mega man-made structures, such as the Great Wall of China or the pyramids, could be visible from space. However, satellite images and astronauts have debunked this belief and termed it a myth. On the contrary, a structure in Spain, covered by plastic greenhouses, reflects light that can be visible from orbit. It is located near the El Ejido in Almeria. The area is known as “Mar de Plastico” or “plastic sea.”

Mar de Plastico

The 40,000 hectares area is network of greenhouses that forms a glittering patchwork which can be spot from the space. As per American space agency NASA (NASA Earth Observatory), this white roof made of plastic reflects sunrays like a mirror, making it visible from space.

During an interview in 2007, Spanish astronaut and former Minister of Science Pedro Duque informed that he was able to see the greenhouses from the International Space Station. This area produces veggies like – tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, etc. These vegetables are supplied to European supermarkets throughout the colder months.

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