We can still discover sights from our planet that amaze us.
Not only is NASA’s extensive list of missions, but ESA also contributes to us getting more information about outer space and our planet. On this occasion, it seems that we have presented to you a Schedule Made with style Modern and unclassifiablebut actually we teach you a View of the Earth Through someone’s eyes Satellites From the European Space Agency.
Africa as you have never seen it before
As described The European Space Agency on its websitethe Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission I was able to photograph the surrounding area Two salt lakes in Africa. We are talking about Lake Natron, located in northern Tanzania, and Lake Magadi in southern Kenya.
the mission #TheGuard2 to @Copernicus It depicts the colorful waters of two salt lakes in East Africa: Lake Natron in northern Tanzania and Lake Magadi in southern Kenya.
.@which – whichAmnesty International. https://t.co/lqrxU2ozVP— European Space Agency Spain (@esaes) November 26, 2023
The first of them, Lake NatronIt is the largest in the shot and has an extension 56 km, although not very deep, with a maximum of 3 meters of level difference. This lake, although salty, is an unparalleled site if you want to observe it Large communities of flamingosUp to 2.5 million samples of this type can be collected at specific times.
And at the top of the picture you can see, on the other hand, Lake MagdyWhich is located on volcanic terrain. Since there is no river feeding it, Water from this lake It is collected through Rain From this region in southern Kenya. This lake contains a high percentage of salt, and is one of the few places in the world where it is found Trona metal Natural shape.
A new photo of Lake Natron in Tanzania.
Lake Natron is an alkaline lake and most species find it uninhabitable.
Despite this, it is the only regular breeding area for lesser flamingos 🦩🦩 in East Africa.https://t.co/SdlofXgPQx
— European Space Agency Earth Observation (ESA_EO) November 24, 2023
By the way, the photo was taken on February 12 during the dry season, before the rainy season began in the region. Can Find out more details From the same through different Interactive points Which you’ll find on the ESA website, although it’s worth noting that Amazing color Photography is due to Infrared camera From the Sentinel-2 satellite.
this a task Of the European Space Agency consists of Twin satellites Which revolves around the Earth and on which many cameras are installed Collect up to 13 light spectrums So that we can study the planet’s topography and vegetation in more detail. By the way, Red color The condenser in the picture represents areas with denser plantswhile the White areas That’s where Sand, clay and salt They mix.
