Across the world are rivers that display braids so impressive they put the likes of challah bread and Rapunzel to shame. Braided rivers, as they’re called, contain multiple river channels with bars in between. Plus they’re usually faster, steeper, and have more sediment than your run-of-the-mill meandering rivers. Braided rivers are often found in mountainous regions near glaciers and areas without much vegetation. Thjóres River in the Icelandic Highlands and Rakaia River in New Zealand display striking braids. Image 1 - PlanetScope • Thjóres River, Iceland • August 16, 2022 Image 2 - PlanetScope • Rakaia River, New Zealand • February 17, 2022 #planet #planetlabs #satellitephotography #aerialphotography #satellite #earth #nature #birdseyeview #instadaily #picoftheday #travel #explore #space #earthfromspace #satelliteimagery #braidedriver #river #iceland #newzealand