The Parana River delta is a huge forested marshland about 20 miles northeast of Buenos Aires,Argentina. The area is a very popular tour destination. Guided boat tours can be taken intothis vast labyrinth of marsh and trees. The Parana River delta is one of the world's greatestbird-watching destinations. This image highlights the striking contrast between dense forestand wetland marshes, and the deep blue ribbon of the Parana River.
This image was acquired byLandsat 7's Enhanced Thematic Mapper plus(ETM+) sensor on May 26, 2000. This is a false-color composite image made using shortwave infrared,near infrared, and green wavelengths.
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Image provided by the USGS EROS Data Center Satellite Systems Branch.
