Fiery Fall Color in Southern Chile
The beech forests of southern Patagonia showcase vibrant autumn colors, particularly in the Magallanes region of Chile. On April 12, 2026, the Landsat 9 satellite captured stunning images of these forests, highlighting the reddish hues of lenga beech trees. This seasonal display attracts many visitors to Patagonia's iconic landscapes, where unique species thrive in the temperate climate.
- ▪The Landsat 9 satellite captured images of the autumn colors in southern Chile on April 12, 2026.
- ▪Lenga beech trees, known scientifically as Nothofagus pumilio, are predominant in the region's forests.
- ▪Patagonia's temperate deciduous forests are home to unique species found nowhere else on the planet.
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