File:The Rio de la Plata estuary (Copernicus).jpg
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[edit]DescriptionThe Rio de la Plata estuary (Copernicus).jpg |
English: The Rio de la Plata estuary is one of the largest ones in the world. A constant mixing of freshwater and seawater in this area is visible from space, as shown in the image captured by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 14 February 2022. The Rio de la Plata estuary drains the waters of the Paraná and Uruguay rivers, which flow through five South American countries (Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia). Along their course, the two rivers drain large quantities of sediments, which are then discharged into the estuary together with freshwater. Beautiful eddies are created by the mixing of the freshwater with the saltwater, together with the sediments, floating near the surface and appearing in shades of brown. The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission is composed of two twin satellites, Sentinel-3A and Sentinel-3B, which allow us to monitor water quality and sediment transport in coastal areas. |
Date | Taken on 14 February 2022 |
Source | The Rio de la Plata estuary |
Author | European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery |
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Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2022
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