Summary

DescriptionThe Catlins.jpg	This satellite image shows the Catlins, a region in the southeast of New Zealand's South Island, after a severe blizzard hit the island in July 2003. The dark green areas are forested, while most of the light green and yellow areas are farmed. White patches are covered in snow.
Date	23 October 2002
Source	NASA's Earth Observatory
Author	Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC
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Other versions	Full view of the South Island at Image:South Island blizzard 2003.jpg

This satellite image shows the Catlins, a region in the southeast of New Zealand's South Island.

Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC.

SOURCE: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/shownh.php3?img_id=10797
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