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The ocean appears bright silver in this image of Indonesia d…

The ocean appears bright silver in this image of Indonesia due to an optical effect known as sunglint, caused by the mirror-like reflection of sunlight off the water’s surface as seen by the satellite sensor. Although sunglint washes out many features, it also reveals details about the water surface that are usually hidden from view. Details: http://go.nasa.gov/2gmxlED