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Terminos Lagoon as seen by satellite

by

Nasa/USGS/Novapix

Reference

t-namex-00006

Date

2007-03-13

Named after the ancient Mayan Province of Kimpech, the state of Campeche comprises much of the western half of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Rivers in southern Campeche drain into the immense Terminos Lagoon, the entrance to which is protected by a long barrier island, Isla Del Carmen. May 02 2002.