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science-and-environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Spooky Sights: Acidic Lake and Volcano Spewing Eerie Blue Flames"

The Kawah Ijen Crater Lake in East Java, Indonesia, known as the world's largest acidic lake, is a spooky sight captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. The lake's turquoise blue waters are filled with high concentrations of sulphuric and hydrochloric acids, making it unswimmable but easily visible from space. The lake's acidity, combined with its emission of hot, flammable sulphurous gases that burn with an eerie blue flame, creates an enchanting nighttime spectacle. The images also showcase the nearby Raung Volcano, one of Java's most active volcanoes.

via European Space Agency|

#acidic-lake #copernicus-sentinel-2 #kawah-ijen-crater-lake

earth-observation2 years ago•1 min saved

Aerial View of Anchorage, Alaska from Space by ESA.

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captured an image of Anchorage, Alaska, showcasing the varied landscape surrounding the city, including the Chugach Mountains and the Cook Inlet. The image also features the Kenai Peninsula and the Knik Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in southcentral Alaska. The different concentrations of melting ice from the Chugach Mountains create glacial lakes and water bodies in various shades of blue.

via European Space Agency|

#alaska #anchorage #chugach-mountains

earth-observation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Oslo, Norway Captured in Stunning Earth from Space Image by ESA"

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission has captured a false-color image of Oslo, Norway, showing the city surrounded by dense forest in bright red. The image also reveals the protected area of Oslomarka, which offers many hiking trails in summer and skiing tracks in winter. The inner Oslofjord is dotted with ferries and cargo vessels, while the Svelle and Øyeren lakes appear in tones of green and beige due to the presence of sediment in rivers draining into the lakes. The image was captured on 22 April 2023 using Copernicus Sentinel-2’s near-infrared channel.

via European Space Agency|

#copernicus-sentinel-2 #earth-observation #false-color-image

earth-observation2 years ago•1 min saved

Nishinoshima Island, Japan: A Stunning View from Space.

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captured an image of Nishinoshima Island, an uninhabited volcanic island in the northwest Pacific Ocean. The island has grown in size due to alternating periods of explosive activity and calm, with lava from various eruptions contributing to its growth. The yellowish discolouration of the water around the island is due to volcanic minerals, gas and seafloor sediment being stirred up by the volcanic activity. A plume of gas and steam can be seen rising from the volcano and drifting northeast over the Pacific Ocean. Satellite data can be used to better understand volcanic activity and provide early warnings to the aviation industry.

via European Space Agency|

#copernicus-sentinel-2 #earth-observation #nishinoshima-island

earth-observation2 years ago•1 min saved

California's Blossoming Beauty Captured from Space by ESA

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured an image of Southern California, showing Los Angeles, San Bernardino, water bodies, national forests, and the Mojave Desert. The image also displays the recent superbloom event triggered by record-breaking winter precipitation, with vibrant orange and yellow colours of poppies and wildflowers in bloom visible throughout the area, including Antelope Valley and Walker Canyon.

via European Space Agency|

#california #copernicus-sentinel-2 #earth-observation