Satellite view of the Frasier River, British Columbia, Canada.
September 7, 2011 - Satellite view of the Frasier River, British Columbia, Canada. Arising from headwaters around Mount Robson in the Rocky Mountains, the Fraser River starts as a fast-moving stream. Flowing through braided channels, the Fraser River meanders toward the sea, emptying through multiple outlets. The river angles northward around the Columbia Mountains, picking up so much sediment that it appears brown by the time it reaches Quesnel. Near the coast, the river flows over flatter terrain, so it slows down and spreads out. On the final leg of its journey, the Fraser travels through the city of Vancouver. The river’s abundant sediment forms a distinct plume west of Vancouver, extending across the Strait of Georgia to the eastern shore of Valdes Island.
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