Iguazú, South America

On the border between Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina are some curious land use features. Paraguay lies west of the Paraná River, which runs north to south down the middle of the images. The Iguazú River flows toward the west and into the Paraná River. North of the Iguazú River is Brazil, and Argentina is to its south.

At this location, we can see the effects of deforestation of the rain forest, one of the largest dams in the world, a spectacular set of waterfalls, and a sharp contrast between protected land and intense development.

Imagery

Feb. 23, 1973, Landsat 1 (path/row 240/78) — Iguazú, South America

Dec. 4, 1988, Landsat 5 (path/row 224/78) — Iguazú, South America

Jan. 17, 2002, Landsat 7 (path/row 224/78) — Iguazú, South America

Nov. 2, 2011, Landsat 5 (path/row 224/78) — Iguazú, South America

Nov. 7, 2013, Landsat 8 (path/row 224/78) — Iguazú, South America

Oct. 30, 2016, Landsat 8 (path/row 224/78) — Iguazú, South America

Aug. 20, 2022, Landsat 9 (path/row 224/78) — Iguazú, South America

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