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Surface area of Myanmar’s Inle Lake reduced by floating farms
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Water Resources
Location: Inle Lake, Myanmar
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery
Inle Lake, a freshwater lake in the Shan Mountains in eastern Myanmar, has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. However, the lake's surface area has decreased significantly in recent years due to the expansion of floating farms, mainly used to grow tomatoes.
This image acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 on 8 November shows Inle Lake and its floating farms.
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