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Before and After the Construction of the Baihetan Dam in China in 1987 and 2022
Filename: 913_03_PO09350.jpg
Size: 4961 x 3506 (6.5MB)
Date: 7th June 2023
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Planet Observer/Universal Images Group
Country: China
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Before and After the Construction of the Baihetan Dam in China in 1987 and 2022
Color satellite image of the Jinsha River in 1987 and 2022, before and after the construction of the Baihetan Dam. The image shows the Jinsha River, an upper stretch of the Yangtze River in Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, in southwest China
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Media ID 37178632
Aerial View China River Satellite View
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning print captures the dramatic transformation of the Jinsha River in China before and after the construction of the Baihetan Dam. In 1987, the river flows freely through lush green landscapes, winding its way through Sichuan and Yunnan provinces in southwest China. The vibrant colors and natural beauty of the area are evident in this color satellite image.
Fast forward to 2022, and the scene has changed drastically. The once meandering river is now tamed by the imposing structure of the Baihetan Dam, which harnesses its power for hydroelectricity generation. The landscape surrounding the dam is a stark contrast to its former self, with vast reservoirs replacing what was once fertile land.
The aerial view provided by this cartography image allows us to witness firsthand how human intervention can reshape our environment on a grand scale. While progress has been made in terms of energy production and infrastructure development, it comes at a cost to nature's delicate balance.
As we reflect on this before-and-after comparison, we are reminded of both the power and responsibility that come with altering our natural surroundings. It serves as a poignant reminder that every action we take has consequences that ripple far beyond what meets the eye.
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