{
  "id": 9135471,
  "title": "A surprising slab of salt shines at the summit of the Sahara's tallest peak — Earth from space",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/a-surprising-slab-of-salt-shines-at-the-summit-of-the-saharas-tallest",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-22T10:46:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Science",
    "slug": "live-science",
    "url": "https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/volcanoes/a-surprising-slab-of-salt-shines-at-the-summit-of-the-saharas-tallest-peak-earth-from-space"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A 2024 astronaut photo captured an unusual salt patch shining like snow on top of northern Chad's imposing Emi Koussi volcano, which is covered with ancient lava, hidden vents and shadowy waterways.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}