Ganges River Delta
The combined delta of the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers is the largest in the world. This true-colour image from the Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) shows both the delta and sediment flowing into the Bay of Bengal. Fed by monsoon rains and Himalayan snowmelt, the rivers often flood. These floods often cause catastrophic damage, but also enrich the soil. Image taken on December 28, 2000.
Image provided by MODIS Science Team/NASA/GSFC.
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