Ypäyssuo mire-complex and surrounding mosaic of smaller aapa-mire systems and forests near Yushkozero, northern part of the Republic of Karelia, Russia. Ypäyssuo is among the largest aapa-mire complexes in the whole of Fennoscandia, and has a unique structure with its vast string-flark areas located in the eastern edge of the mire, displaying as mixture of magenta and dark blue in the image. A river valley and smaller river corridors divide the large wetland area, which contains several forested islands.
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Creation date: 09.06.2002
Region: Northern European Russia
Theme: Valuable nature areas
Image type: Landsat 8
Processed by: Transparent World
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