5568 x 3712 px | 47,1 x 31,4 cm | 18,6 x 12,4 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
5 giugno 2023
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Coral reef on the south coast of New Caledonia. The reef separates the light blue shallows of the lagoon from the darker, deeper Pacific Ocean. Tan hues tinge the lagoon where sediment flows in from uplands to the north-northeast. Situated about 1, 300 kilometers (800 miles) east of Australia, New Caledonia is a French overseas territory comprised of Grande Terre and other smaller islands. The archipelago spans a land area of about 19, 000 square kilometers (7, 300 square miles) and is home to almost 300, 000 people. The reefs surrounding Grande Terre and the islands of New Caledonia stretch a combined length of 1, 600 kilometers (1, 000 miles). Known for its varying underwater structures, the system includes coral islands, double reef barriers, and offshore reefs.