Southern Alps and Lake Tekapo - New Zealand
Southern Alps and Lake Tekapo - New Zealand

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Caption   The snow-covered peaks of New Zealand's spectacular Southern Alps, including Mount Sealy (left) and Mount Cook (right), tower above the blue waters of Lake Tekapo. The striking color of the water is due to rock flour — fine rock silt created by glaciers up the rivers that feed the lake.
Photo Id   w1101-69bb-ff75f
Date and Time   March 17, 2016   12:03 PM
Location   New Zealand
latitude 43° 57' 49.3" S       longitude 170° 31' 20.2" E
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