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Image GVP-12243

Lakes fill maars of the Bunyaruguru volcanic field, also known as the Kichwambe volcanic field, across this January 2019 Planet Labs satellite image mosaic (N at the top). The field contains over 130 craters and is located between Lake Albert and Lake Edward in Uganda. Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

Lakes fill maars of the Bunyaruguru volcanic field, also known as the Kichwambe volcanic field, across this January 2019 Planet Labs satellite image mosaic (N at the top). The field contains over 130 craters and is located between Lake Albert and Lake Edward in Uganda.

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

Copyrighted image used with permission. All Rights Reserved. Contact photographer for any usage requests.

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