The meandering Alabama river spans the image in a bright champagne color contrasts from the dark surrounding vegetation. There is a Lock and Dam along the leftmost section of the river. Dannelly Reservoir is just above the dam. The river loops down and at the bottom center of the image Gee's Bend, just below the town of Boykin, shows water extending into nearby fields. As the river bends back up Chilatchee creek is labelled and flooded.

Bends of the Alabama River

Reflected sunlight highlights the water’s surface and flooded zones near Gee’s Bend. View the full story

Credits: NASA/Expedition 69 crew

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TakenJune 26, 2023

Image CreditNASA/Expedition 69 crew

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