Note that there are two SRTM 1 sec options in the list.
SRTM 1Sec Grid : Uses tiles in ArcInfo Binary Grid format as used by Geoscience Australia. This is not automatically downloaded.
SRTM 1Sec HGT : Uses tiles in HGT format from JPL. This does get automatically downloaded as needed.
The SRTM 1Sec HGT was recently updated to now also include the Middle East. So now it is Global within ±60 lat.
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