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Hudson Bay, Canada

This MODIS true-color image shows thawing of the ice in Hudson Bay, Canada. The brownish color in the waters at the southernmost portion of the Bay is likely due to sediment being washed in with the spring run-off.


Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team

Published June 9, 2001
Data acquired June 9, 2001

Source:
Terra > MODIS
Topics:
Hydrosphere > Surface Water > Runoff
Oceans > Marine Sediments > Sediment Transport
Oceans > Sea Ice > Ice Growth/Melt
Collection:
Visible Earth