NASA Photos: A Very Wet Winter Brings Gorgeous Superbloom to California

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A super wet winter has resulted in an abundance of blooming wildflowers. Credit: NASA/Jim Ross

Woah, simply stunning…. Superbloom FTW!

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DigitalGlobe satellites were able to capture this image of a superbloom in California’s Walker Canyon on March 19, 2019. Credit: DigitalGlobe

A very rainy winter season has brought an abundance of yellow wildflowers and orange blooming poppies to Southern California’s Antelope Valley. The poppy is the state flower.

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Credit: NASA/Jim Ross

A friendly NASA reminder for those planning to visit the Poppy Reserve: When visiting please stay on designated trails, don’t trample or pick the flowers, leave dogs at home, and visit during the week to avoid long wait lines.

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Credit: NASA/Jim Ross
california, superbloom, nasa
Credit: NASA/Jim Ross
california, superbloom, nasa
Credit: NASA/Jim Ross
california, superbloom, nasa
Credit: NASA/Jim Ross

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