Unveiling Namibia’s otherworldly terrains

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured a stunning false-colour image of north-west Namibia, showcasing the arid landscapes of the Kunene and Erongo regions, emphasised by the near-infrared channel to highlight sparse vegetation. Significant geological features such as the Brandberg Massif and the Zerrissene turbidite system are visible, alongside the ephemeral Ugab River, which supports rare wildlife like the desert elephant. The ring-shaped rim of the Messum Crater can be seen in the bottom centre of the image.

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