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The mouths of the Rio Negro and its mouth can be seen
in this southeast-looking view. The Rio Negro
originates in central Argentina from the confluence of
the Neuquen and Limay Rivers and then flows generally
eastward 400 miles (645 km) passed the small city of
Carmen De Patagones to the Atlantic Ocean. Through
most of its course to the Atlantic Ocean, the Rio
Negro is used for irrigation of farmland in the
northern Patagonia Region. Agricultural field patterns
are scattered throughout the scene. Numerous salt
marshes (white-colored areas) are also discernible.
The Salina Grande is visible just below the center
portion of the image.
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