Hamoun Oasis salt flatlands 2001 satellite

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United Nations Environment Programme

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http://www.grid.unep.ch/activities/global_change/sistan.php

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711 x 971 Pixel (122544 Bytes)

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In 2001, Hamoun wetlands vanished as Central and South Asia were hitby the largest persistent drought anywhere in the world in period 1999-2001.

The only sign of water in this scorched landscape of extensive salt flats (white) is the Chah Nimeh reservoir in the center right of the image, which is now only used for drinking water. Degraded reed stands in muddy soil are visible as dark red in the southern end of Hamoun-i Puzak.

Landsat 7 ETM+ false colour composite created from a combination of the near-infrared, red and green bands (bands 4, 3, and 2) useful for monitoring water and vegetation.

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