River Plate from space

Jonathan on June 10, 2013

Last Updated on September 28, 2026 by Jonathan

Fantastic photo tweeted by Commander Chris Hadfield and taken from the International Space Station of the River Plate emptying into the ocean. Buenos Aires can clearly be seen on the bottom bank of the river, as can Montevideo near where the mud ends. Bear in mind that the width of the river at Buenos Aires is 35 miles.
River Plate from Space