Astronaut Shane Kimbrough captured from ISS Lake Balaton, Hungary.
Lake Balaton is a freshwater lake in the Transdanubian region of Hungary, and is the largest lake in Central Europe. The mountainous region of the northern shore is known both for its historic character and as a major wine region, while the flat southern shore is known for its resort towns. Lake Balaton affects the local area precipitation. The area receives approximately 5–7cm more precipitation than most of Hungary, resulting in more cloudy days and less extreme temperatures. The lake’s surface freezes during winters. The microclimate around Lake Balaton has also made the region ideal for viticulture. The Mediterranean-like climate, combined with the soil (containing volcanic rock), has made the region notable for its production of wines since the Roman period 2000 years ago.
The local scenery on the ground is as follows.
Reference: Shane Kimbrough’s Tweet
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