Pollution turns Patagonia lake bright pink, Argentina
Sentinel-2 MSI acquired on 20 August 2016 at 14:00:52 UTC
Sentinel-2 MSI acquired on 23 July 2021 at 14:10:49 UTC
Sentinel-2 MSI acquired on 23 July 2021 at 14:10:49 UTC
Keyword(s): Water colour, water quality, aquaculture, lake, lagoon, pollution, Argentina
Local residents also complained of foul odours and insect infestations. Sodium sulphite, an antibacterial preservative used for the storage of langoustines before export, is the cause of this phenomenon.