In this Copernicus Sentinel -2 image, recorded on August 6, 2022, the lake’s emerald green color is most likely due to the existence of phytoplankton. Streaks in the water, especially noticeable in the west, show the existence of soil and sediments which have actually been stimulated by winds. Dark- colored waters in the southern part of the lake show an existence of immersed and drifting macrophytes (water plants) along with algae. Credit: Contains customized Copernicus Sentinel information (2022), processed by ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO
Lake Trasimeno, the 4th biggest lake in Italy, is included in this week’s European Space Agency (ESA) Earth From Space image.
Lake Trasimeno lies in main Italy, around 20 km (12 miles) west of Perugia, and incorporates a location of around 128 sq km (50 square miles). It is shallow, just reaching an optimum depth of around 6 meters (20 feet), although the lake’s water level differs depending upon meteorological and weather conditions.
Lake Trasimeno, likewise described as Trasimene or Thrasimene in English, is a lake in the province of Perugia, in the Umbria area of Italy on the border withTuscany The lake is south of the river Po and north of the neighboring riverTiber Trasimeno is shallow, muddy, and abundant in fish, consisting of pike, carp, and tench.
In this Copernicus Sentinel -2 satellite image, recorded on August 6, 2022, the lake’s emerald green color is probably due to the existence of phytoplankton. Streaks in the water, especially noticeable in the west, show the existence of soil and sediments that have actually been stimulated by strong winds. Dark- colored waters in the southern part of the lake show the existence of immersed and drifting macrophytes (water plants) along with algae.
Surrounded by hills on 3 sides, Trasimeno goes through heavy storms developed by winds, particularly from the north and west. There are 3 islets in the lake: Maggiore, Minore, and Polvese (the biggest). The lake’s coasts are sparsely lived in with just 2 popular towns: Castiglione del Lago and Passignano sul Trasimeno.
Italy is experiencing its worst dry spell in 70 years which has actually impacted drinking water products, hydroelectric power, and farming production. High temperature levels, hot winds, and absence of rains are the primary reasons for dry spell in the Umbrian area which saw Lake Trasimeno drop 1.3 m (4.2 feet), reaching the limitation of the hydrometric no in July 2022.
In today’s edition of the Earth From Space program, the Copernicus Sentinel -2 objective takes us over Lake Trasimeno, the fourth-largest lake inItaly Credit: ESA
Lake Trasimeno wasn’t the only Italian water body impacted by dry spell this summer season, with the Po River striking record lows. The Copernicus Sentinel -2 satellites catch high-resolution images that offers info about the conditions on Earth, such as water quality, plant life, and seaside locations.
The mountainous surface of the Umbrian Apennine Mountains surrounds Lake Trasimeno with lots of farming fields dotted around the location. Several other smaller sized lakes consisting of Lake Montepulciano, Lake Chiusi, and Lake Pietrafitta, can be seen south of LakeTrasimeno Perugia, capital of the Umbria area, is a widely known cultural and creative center in Italy understood for its chocolate and jazz celebrations.
This image is likewise included on ESA’s weekly Earth From Space series, in the video ingrained above.
