Urban Areas Collection

Exploring the vibrant contrasts of our planet, this satellite image showcases Europe at night, a mosaic of twinkling city lights against the darkened continent

Urban Areas Collection: Europe at night, satellite image

Europe at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) of increasing intensity show areas of increasing population, with areas of few lights being more sparsely populated

Urban Areas Collection: Whole Earth at night, satellite image

Whole Earth at night, satellite image
Whole Earth map at night, satellite image. Here, Africa is seen at centre. City lights (yellow) of increasing intensity show areas of increasing population

Urban Areas Collection: Earths land cover classification, 2003

Earths land cover classification, 2003. Produced using data obtained during 2003 from the MODIS instrument on NASAs Terra satellite

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Exploring the vibrant contrasts of our planet, this satellite image showcases Europe at night, a mosaic of twinkling city lights against the darkened continent. In stark contrast, the Whole Earth at night image reveals a sea of darkness, punctuated only by the brightest urban areas and the faint glow of the moon. Delving deeper, a closer look at Korea at night reveals intricate patterns of urban development, a testament to human ingenuity and progress. Meanwhile, in the natural world, Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta) roam free in Bharatpur National Park or Keoladeo Ghana Sanctuary, a vital refuge amidst the ever-expanding urban landscape. Lastly, Earth's land cover classification of 2003 provides a fascinating perspective, illustrating the delicate balance between urban expansion and the preservation of natural habitats.