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This satellite image shows the Catlins, a region in the southeast of New Zealand's South Island, after a severe blizzard hit the island in July 2003. The dark green areas are forested, while most of the light green and yellow areas are farmed. White patches are covered in snow. |
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23 October 2002 |
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NASA's Earth Observatory |
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Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC |
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This satellite image shows the Catlins, a region in the southeast of New Zealand's South Island.
Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC.
SOURCE: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/shownh.php3?img_id=10797
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