 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Blooming of Pico de Graja on La Palma

   May 20, 2021


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   Photographer:  Ana García Suárez

   Summary Author:  Ana García Suárez
   Featured above is the springtime explosion of  Llano del Jable (La
   Palma, Canary Islands of Spain), as observed at an altitude over 3,900
   ft (1,188 m). The valley area here is dominated by  pine trees, but
   in early spring the flowering of a diminutive plant, known as  Pico
   de Graja (no more than 1 ½ inches or 4 cm in height), covers the entire
   ground like a red carpet.

   This nightscape is illuminated by the  crescent Moon. Unfocused in
   the nighttime sky is the constellation of  Canis Major. Photo taken
   on March 20, 2021.
   Photo details: Canon 6D camera; Samyang 24mm lens; f2.0; 13 second
   exposure.

   Llano del Jable, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain Coordinates: 28.6173,
   -17.8484


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