Scandinavia, satellite image C017 / 9060

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Scandinavia, satellite image C017 / 9060

Scandinavia, satellite image. North is at top. Snow tops the mountains of Norway (white, left) with forests and lakes covering most of Sweden (centre left) and Finland (upper centre), separated by the Baltic Sea (dark green). Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are at lower centre. Denmark and parts of Germany and Poland are at bottom left. Parts of Russia are at right. This cloud-free, true-colour composite image was obtained in 2004. It is part of the satellite imaging project The Blue Marble: Next Generation. The data was obtained by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensors on NASAs Terra and Aqua satellites

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2004 Aqua Baltic Sea Coast Coastal Coastline Coastlines Coasts Composite Earth Observation Earth Science Earth Sciences Estonia Estonian Finland Finnish Forests From Space Lakes Land Modis Mountain Range Mountains Nasa Norway Norwegian Oceans Peninsula Russia Russian Satellite Image Scandinavia Scandinavian Seas Snow Sweden Swedish Terra Vegetation Latvia Latvian Lithuania Lithuanian

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This breathtaking satellite image captures the stunning beauty of Scandinavia, showcasing its diverse landscapes and natural wonders. The photo print, titled "Scandinavia, satellite image C017 / 9060" provides a bird's-eye view of this enchanting region with the north positioned at the top. The majestic snow-capped mountains of Norway dominate the left side of the image, contrasting with the vast forests and shimmering lakes that cover most of Sweden and Finland in the center-left and upper-center respectively. Separating these countries is the Baltic Sea depicted in dark green hues. As we move towards lower center, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania come into view. Denmark along with parts of Germany and Poland can be seen on bottom left. Parts of Russia extend to the right side of this composite image. Captured by NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites using their Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensors in 2004 as part of The Blue Marble: Next Generation project, this cloud-free true-color composite offers a glimpse into Scandinavia's awe-inspiring geography. From its rugged coastlines to lush vegetation-covered landmasses, from snow-covered mountain ranges to serene lakeshores - every element showcased in this photograph highlights why Scandinavia is considered one of Earth's most captivating regions. With its rich earth sciences heritage combined with cutting-edge technology like MODIS sensors aboard NASAs Terra and Aqua satellites - our understanding and appreciation for such remarkable landscapes are continuously expanding. This extraordinary snapshot serves as a testament to both human ingenuity in space observation as well as nature's unparalleled beauty found here on Earth.

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