View from space of Christchurch and the Banks Peninsula on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island.

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March 18, 2021 - View from space of Christchurch and the Banks Peninsula, a distinct feature protruding from the east coast of New Zealand's South Island. Shades of blue along the coastline accent sediment-laden waters from where the Waimakariri and Rakaia Rivers enter the sea. The city of Christchurch and Lake Ellesmere flank the peninsula. Situated on the north side of the Banks Peninsula, Christchurch is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Port Hills to the south. The hills, harbors, and coves of the Banks Peninsula are remnants of extinct, eroded volcanoes.

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Size: 5100px × 3400px
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Stocktrek Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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