The colorful image above shows a false colour RGB combination of MODIS Terra bands 2, 2 and 1.
In layman's terms - this is as close to actual photography from space as we can get.
The blue and white image below (if it appears, that is), is a map showing inundation extent, obtained to the best of our ability from the upper image. Yes, we know it is not perfect. But if you could do it better - we will put your images here too!
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