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Korission Lagoon, in Corfu

Earth Observation | Copernicus
Biodiversity
Lakes
Water Colour
Korission Lagoon on the southwestern corner of Corfu Island in Greece
Location: Corfu
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2

Korission Lagoon is located on the southwestern corner of Corfu Island in Greece. The lagoon has fresh water and is close to the sea but separated by the sand dunes, so it is a biodiversity hotspot with very high species richness. This true colour Sentinel-2 image shows the lagoon and the surrounding natural and agricultural areas and the islands of Lagoudia. The bright patterns on the water surfaces are sun glint - the reflection of sunlight from the waves directly into the satellite sensor. You can see how the lagoon is dominated by straight wind streaks while the wave fronts curve around the islands.

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