A Canadian astronaut has captured images of the Queensland floods from a unique angle.

Chris Hadfield took photos of the floods while passing over central Queensland in the International Space Station on Tuesday, sharing them with the world via Twitter. The 54-year-old space veteran has been aboard the ISS since December 19, and is part of a five-month mission to carry out scientific experiments. Commander Hadfield has been sharing his adventures daily on social networking sites.

Hadfield tweeted from the @Cmdr_Hadfield account:

"Hello Australia! Last night I stayed up late to take a few photos of the flooding in the Northeast, which I'll be posting soon."

Here's what Commander Hadfield tweeted... @Cmdr_Hadfield You can see the floodwaters pouring straight through Bundaberg and into the ocean. Keep safe and dry down there! ( Twitter: @Cmdr_Hadfield )

Here's what Commander Hadfield tweeted... ‏@Cmdr_Hadfield The flooding and flow into the Coral Sea at Gladstone, Australia - visible from the Space Station. ( Twitter: @Cmdr_Hadfield )

Here's what Commander Hadfield tweeted... ‏@Cmdr_Hadfield Flooding in Maryborough, Australia - visible as we flew over Tuesday morning, 29 Jan. ( Twitter: @Cmdr_Hadfield )

Here's what Commander Hadfield tweeted... @Cmdr_Hadfield Floodwaters pour into the Coral Sea near Rockhampton, Australia on Tuesday morning ( Twitter: @Cmdr_Hadfield )