NASA August 28, 2026 • 04:01

The Forested Floodplains of Congaree National Park - NASA Science (.gov)

By NASA Earth Observatory

The meandering Congaree River sustains towering forest ecosystems and fashions oxbow lakes as it shifts across its floodplain.

Among the 63 U.S. national parks, few are as defined by a single river's floodplain as Congaree National Park in South Carolina. While the features are also prominent in other parks, a full 80 percen… [+4849 chars]

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The Forested Floodplains of Congaree National Park - NASA Science (.gov)

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