SeaWiFS: Runoff from Flooding in New Zealand

This SeaWiFS image captured on January 21, 2002 shows the turbid water along the South Island's eastern shore. The turbidity is a result of the recent heavy flooding in the area.

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Provided by the SeaWiFS Project, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, and ORBIMAGE

Published January 21, 2002
Data acquired January 21, 2002

Source:

OrbView-2 > SeaWiFS

Topics:

Oceans > Coastal Processes > Sediment Transport

Oceans > Coastal Processes > Sedimentation

Oceans > Marine Sediments > Turbidity