Th Landsat 8 satellite spotted a series of "brushstroke-like patterns" in the mouth of the Rokan River, which were painted by an extremely high tide. (Image credit: NASA/Landsat) QUICK FACTS Where is it? Rokan River, Sumatra, Indonesia [ 2.2294556537, 100.62990147 ] What's in the photo? Brushstroke-like patterns of sediment painted by a high tide Which satellite took the photo? Landsat 8 When was it taken? June 23, 2024 This beautiful satellite snap captured a series of "brushstroke-like patterns" that emerged in the mouth of an Indonesian river. The striking striations were triggered by a particularly high tide following a full "Strawberry Moon." The river runs from the Barisan Mountains in Sumatra's west to the island's north coast, where it drains into the Strait of Malacca. Here, the river morphs into a brackish estuary that flows on each side of Halang Island (photographed). The Rokan River often has a yellow hue due to high levels of sand and silt in its waters.…