‘It is the largest river delta on Earth’: NASA astronaut captures the stunning view of the Ganga river delta from space | - The Times of Ind...

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‘It is the largest river delta on Earth’: NASA astronaut captures the stunning view of the Ganga river delta from space | - The Times of Ind...
‘It is the largest river delta on Earth’: NASA astronaut captures the stunning view of the Ganga river delta from space | - The Times of India
‘It is the largest river delta on Earth’: NASA astronaut captures the stunning view of the Ganga river delta from space
TOI Science Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 14, 2025, 09:33 IST
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NASA astronaut Don Pettit captured a stunning near-infrared image of the Ganga River delta from the ISS, revealing intricate details of its ecosystem. The photograph highlights vegetation health, water distribution, and land use, aiding scientists in monitoring environmental changes. This image underscores the delta's significance as a biodiversity hotspot and its vital role in environmental stability.
‘It is the largest river delta on Earth’: NASA astronaut captures the stunning view of the Ganga river delta from space
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NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared a striking near-infrared image of the Ganga River delta on X (formerly Twitter), captured during his Expedition 73 mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Posted on social media, the image provides a rare, high-contrast perspective of the world’s largest river delta, showcasing the vast, fertile landscapes across eastern India and Bangladesh. The photograph highlights the power of space-based observation in understanding Earth’s geography and the delicate ecosystems that sustain millions of people in the region.
NASA astronaut captures Ganga river delta: Near-infrared photography reveals hidden ecosystem features
Pettit captured the delta using near-infrared photography, a technique that highlights features invisible to the human eye. Healthy vegetation appears luminous, while rivers, marshes, and agricultural land stand out with remarkable clarity. Scientists use these images to monitor plant health, water distribution, and environmental changes over time. By revealing fine details of the landscape, near-infrared photography allows researchers to track the effects of climate change, urbanisation, and deforestation, providing crucial data to protect this vital ecosystem.

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