The Rhône River skirts the perimeter of the image and is joined by the Ain River near the bottom of the scene. The Rhône River appears dark blue, while the Ain River has a brown hue due to its higher concentration of suspended sediment. The river floodplains include meander scars and oxbow cutoffs, several of which are filled with dark green vegetation. Angular agricultural fields range from tan to green and vary in color due to primary crops, such as wheat, barley, rapeseed, corn, and sunflowers. Reddish agricultural plots indicate recent planting or tilling.

Farming on Fertile Land in France

Farmers grow a variety of crops along river floodplains near Lyon. View the full story

Credits: NASA / Expedition 67 crew

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TakenApril 17, 2022

Image CreditNASA / Expedition 67 crew

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