Landsat 8's Operational Land Imager captured satellite imagery of high tides and intertidal mudflats at Roebuck Bay in Western Australia.

Key Details

• Image captured on March 18, 2026, using the Operational Land Imager (OLI) aboard Landsat 8.
• Shows intertidal mudflats, dynamic mangrove expansion westward by nearly 2 meters per year, and linear tidal creeks in Roebuck Bay.
• Roebuck Bay experiences tidal ranges up to 9 meters (30 feet) due to northwestern Australia's wide continental shelf.

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