The Andes in True Color, Stereo, and Relief

True Color Image View image in larger JPEG format. View image in TIFF format (2.5 mb).	Stereo Anaglyph View image in larger JPEG format. View image in TIFF format (2.5 mb).	Relief Map View image in larger JPEG format.

These Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) images of the Andes mountains were acquired on May 16, 2000.

The Andes mountains are the backbone of South America, running nearly the full length of the western side of that continent. The region in this image includes the southern end of Peru, the northern portion of Chile, and the western part of Bolivia, which intersect near the inward "bend" in the coastline. Lake Titicaca, whose coastline forms part of the border between Peru and Bolivia, is prominently featured. At an altitude of 12,500 feet, it is said to be the highest navigable lake in the world.

In the 3-D view afforded by the stereo anaglyph image (viewed with red/blue glasses, with the red lens over the left eye), it is possible to distinguish smoke plumes from clouds.

The third view shows the same image draped over terrain using elevation information.

Data: MISR Level 1B2 Ellipsoid product, Path 002, Orbit 2199 (May 16, 2000) Blocks 101-110

Image credit: ASDC at NASA LaRC