The Emerald Isles of Hạ Long Bay

Limestone mountains that rise steeply from the waters off Northern Vietnam feature distinctive geologic formations, verdant forests, and extreme biodiversity.

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NASA image by Norman Kuring/NASA’s Ocean Color Web, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Story by Sara E. Pratt.

Published May 7, 2022
Data acquired December 1, 2021

Source:

Landsat 8 > OLI

Collection:

International Parks and UNESCO Sites