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Mekong Delta and the Tonle Sap
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Mekong Delta and the Tonle Sap
Heavy rains in Indochina over the past month caused seasonal flooding in the Mekong Delta. This false-color image of the delta and the nearby Tonle Sap was acquired on September 7, 2002, by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASAs Terra spacecraft. Normally, the Tonle Sap, which is the oblong body of water pointing toward the left-hand corner of the image, appears as a well-defined lake separated from the Gulf of Thailand by green wetlands. During the rainy season, however, the flow of the Mekong River, running down the center of the image, increases. The excess water backs up at the Mekong Delta on the right-hand side of the pennisula and flows west into the Tonle Sap and the surrounding wetlands. The result is the large uninterrupted lake that appears as an extension of the Gulf of Thailand in the image. In this false-color image, clouds area white, land is pea green, and water is black and blue
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This print showcases the stunning beauty of the Mekong Delta and the Tonle Sap during a period of heavy rains in Indochina. Taken on September 7,2002, by NASA's Terra spacecraft using the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), this false-color image reveals an extraordinary sight. Normally, the Tonle Sap appears as a distinct lake nestled amidst lush green wetlands, separated from the Gulf of Thailand. However, during the rainy season, which had persisted over the past month before this photo was taken, the mighty Mekong River surges with increased flow. As a result, excess water accumulates at the Mekong Delta on one side of this peninsula and cascades westward into Tonle Sap and its surrounding wetlands. The consequence is truly awe-inspiring - an expansive uninterrupted lake that seamlessly extends itself as if it were part of the Gulf of Thailand. In this mesmerizing false-color image captured from space, clouds are rendered in pure white while land takes on a vibrant pea green hue. The water bodies appear strikingly dark blue and black against their surroundings. This photograph not only highlights nature's remarkable ability to transform landscapes but also serves as a reminder of how seasonal flooding can shape these regions' geography. It invites viewers to marvel at our planet's diverse ecosystems and appreciate its intricate interplay between land and water.
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