South Island Winter Satellite Image
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This almost cloud-free view of the South Island in winter shows extensive snow cover over the Southern Alps mountain range. It shows the near impenetrable barrier these mountains pose when travelling between the east and west coasts of the island.
Author & photographer: David Johnson (Virtual New Zealand). Providing a credit or link is appreciated.
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