Oxbows in Bolivia
![Earth As Art image of the Beni River in Bolivia](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/SA-Oxbows-in-Bolivia.jpg?itok=Hd0DUyTe)
Detailed Description
The Beni River in Bolivia resembles a blue ribbon as it meanders toward the Amazon River. Scattered along the river are numerous oxbow lakes, which are curved bodies of water that form when a meander from the main stem of a river is cut off, creating a freestanding body of water. Dark green colors in the image indicate forest and lighter green shades indicate grassland or sparse forest.
- Collection: Earth as Art 4
- Source: Landsat 8
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Sources/Usage
Public Domain.