EARTH Patagonia -- c.2004 -- This Envisat image highlights the contrasting landscapes of the Patagonia Plateau in Argentina

EARTH Patagonia -- c.2004 -- This Envisat image highlights the contrasting landscapes of the Patagonia Plateau in Argentina (right) and southern Chile (left) with lush greenery, white glaciers, aquamarine lakes and brown arid steppes visible. The Andes Mountains (stretching down the centre of the image) form a natural boundary between the two South American countries and are responsible for the high contrast in landscape -- Picture by Lightroom Photos / ESA / Topfoto