A Bird's-Eye View Of Urban Sprawl
14 October 2002 - 5:00am
Satellite imagery shows a unique view of urban sprawl.
"As you read this today, dozens of high-tech satellites are circling our planet, gathering terabytes of scientific data about the environment. These data provide a unique 'big picture' view of the effects of urban sprawl...Simply watching a 30-year animation that shows your city rapidly engulfing the landscape can be an eye-opening experience."
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Urban Sprawl the Big Picture
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NASA Science News, October 11, 2002
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