Landsat View of Central Chile and the Andes Mountains
Detailed Description
This Landsat 9 image of central Chile, acquired July 10, 2025, uses the shortwave infrared, near infrared, and red spectral bands ( bands 6,5,4) to highlight land cover. In this combination, healthy vegetation appears bright green, while snow and ice in the Andes Mountains show in bright blue. The scene includes the coastal city of Quilpué, the capital city of Santiago, and the agricultural valleys in between.
Scene ID: LC09_L2SP_233083_20250710_20250711_02_T1
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Sources/Usage
Public Domain.