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Satellite view of the Andes Mountains in South America
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Satellite view of the Andes Mountains in South America
November 13, 2010 - Sunlight painted the Central Andes in a varied palette of muted earth tones, while bright white banks of marine stratocumulus clouds shrouded the Pacific Ocean on a spring day in South America. In the north, the tan coastal plains of Peru rise to the Altiplano, the most extensive area of high plateau on Earth outside of Tibet. Lake Titicaca, seen in this image as a deep inky blue splotch on the Altiplano, sits on the border of Peru and Bolivia. To the east the deep greens of the Amazon rainforest are visible, although in some areas a thin blue haze veils the forest.
A stark white circular pattern marks the Salar de Uyuni, the worldas largest salt flat.
In South America, the Andes mountain range blocks Pacific moisture, resulting in rainfall on the western slopes, but an arid climate just downwind on the eastern side of the mountains. In the southern most section of the image this difference in moisture is clearly illustrated. The forests and grasslands of southern Chile are intensely green, while western Argentina, just across the snow-dusted high Andean peaks, appears as a stark, desert-like tan
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This print captures a breathtaking satellite view of the majestic Andes Mountains in South America. Taken on November 13,2010, the sunlight beautifully paints the Central Andes with a diverse range of muted earth tones, creating a stunning visual spectacle. Meanwhile, bright white banks of marine stratocumulus clouds gracefully shroud the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean on this vibrant spring day. In the northern region, Peru's tan coastal plains rise to form the Altiplano, an extensive high plateau that rivals Tibet as one of Earth's most remarkable landscapes. Nestled within this rugged terrain is Lake Titicaca - a deep inky blue splotch marking its presence along the border between Peru and Bolivia. To the east lies an enchanting sight - lush green hues revealing glimpses of the Amazon rainforest. However, thin veils of blue haze occasionally obscure parts of this verdant paradise. One striking feature captured by this image is a stark white circular pattern known as Salar de Uyuni - recognized as the world's largest salt flat. Its mesmerizing beauty adds another layer to South America's natural wonders. The photograph also showcases how nature shapes climates in different regions. The Andes mountain range acts as a barrier for Pacific moisture resulting in rainfall on its western slopes while creating arid conditions just downwind on its eastern side. This contrast becomes evident when comparing southern Chile's intensely green forests and grasslands with Argentina's desert-like tan landscape across snow-dusted peaks. This awe-inspiring image was expertly captured by Stocktrek Images and offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate South America's extraordinary geographical diversity from above.
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