Algal blooms need a few conditions to form: ample sunlight, warm water, and excess nutrients. Nutrient-packed wastewater from urban, agricultural, and industrial sources are continually pumped into Lake Valencia, Venezuela’s largest freshwater lake, spurring frequent blooms. PlanetScope • Lake Valencia, Venezuela • July 14 - August 18, 2022 #planet #planetlabs #satellitephotography #aerialphotography #satellite #earth #nature #birdseyeview #instadaily #picoftheday #travel #explore #space #earthfromspace #satelliteimagery