Urbanisation Collection (page 5)

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, aerial image
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, satellite image. Several bridges are seen crossing the river Tyne, linking Newcastle on the north bank (top) with Gateshead on the south bank

Trafalgar square, aerial photograph
Trafalgar Square, aerial photograph. Trafalgar Square was designed by Sir Charles Barry to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), and building was completed in 1845

Southampton, UK, aerial image. This is a major port city on the south coast. At bottom left is part of the river Test, which flows into Southampton Water

Coventry, UK, aerial photograph. Coventry is a city in the West Midlands of England. It has a population of around 300, 000

Oxford, UK, aerial image. The city is home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world

Istanbul, satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is green, urbanised areas are pink and grey and agricultural areas are shades of brown

Geneva, satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is green, brown areas are bare ground and urbanised areas are grey. Water is blue and cloud cover is white

Berlin, Germany, satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, urban areas are grey, vegetation is green and agricultural areas are brown

Huddersfield, UK, aerial image
Huddersfield, Kirklees, UK, aerial image. Prominent at centre is the Galpharm Stadium, home of Huddersfield Town football club and Huddersfield Giants rugby league club

Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, shallow coastal areas are light blue, agricultural areas are brown, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green

Brighton, UK, aerial photograph. Brighton is a city on the south coast of England. Since Victorian times it has been a seaside resort

Tokyo, satellite image
Tokyo Bay, satellite image. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green, bare ground is yellow and urbanised areas are pink and grey

Stoke-on-Trent, UK, aerial image. The city of Stoke merges with the town of Newcastle under Lyme to its west (left)

Basingstoke, UK, aerial photograph. Basingstoke is a medium-sized modern town in the county of Hampshire. Its main employers are in the financial services industry

True-colour satellite image of Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux. True-colour satellite image of Bordeaux (bottom right) and the Gironde estuary (lower right to upper centre), France. North is at top. Urban areas such as Bordeaux appear grey

Los Angeles
Photograph of Los Angeles by night

Satellite image of Paris
Paris. True-colour satellite image of Paris, capital & largest city of France. North is at top. Urban areas appear in shades of grey

San Francisco. Coloured satellite image of the city of San Francisco, USA. Water is blue, vegetation is green, urban areas are grey and bare earth is brown. North is at top

Bristol, UK, aerial image
Bristol, UK, aerial photograph. Bristol is a city in the west of England located on the Bristol Channel (not seen). The river Avon, which flows into the channel, is seen at left

City lights of Buenos Aires, Argentinas capital city, from space. North is at upper left. Across top are the unlit waters of the River Plate

Satellite image of Greater London, UK

Nantes. True-colour satellite image of the city of Nantes (centre right), France, and the surrounding area. North is at top

True-colour satellite image of Marseille, France
Marseille. True-colour satellite image of Mars- eille (or Marseilles, lower right), France, & the surrounding area. The Rhone delta, which includes the Camargue region, is at centre left

London. Coloured satellite image of the city of London, in south-eastern England. North is at top. Urban areas are white, vegetation is green and water is blue

Glasgow, UK, aerial image
Glasgow, UK, aerial photograph. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, with a population of around 610, 000 (2003). It is in western Scotland on the banks of the river Clyde

Manhattan, New York City, aerial image
Manhattan, New York City, aerial photograph. North is at top. This is one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world

Tokyo. Coloured satellite image of the harbour area in the city of Tokyo, Japan. Water is blue, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green. North is at top

Landstat photo of Cairo & Nile delta
Landsat photograph of the city of Cairo and the Nile delta. The black thread of the river Nile can be seen surrounded by a thin strip of red vegetation which opens into the wide mouth of the delta

New York City. Coloured satellite image of New York City, on the eastern coast of the USA. North is at top. Urban areas are white, vegetation is green and water is blue

True-colour satellite image of Nantes, France
Nantes. True-colour satellite image of Nantes (at right), France, and the surrounding area. North is at top. Urban areas such as Nantes and Saint Nazarre (upper left) appear in shades of grey

City of London, aerial image
City of London, UK, aerial photograph. The River Thames runs through the City. The bridges crossing the river are, from left to right, Southwark Bridge, Cannon Street Railway Bridge

New Orleans. True-colour satellite image of the city of New Orleans (lower centre), Louisiana, USA. North is at top. Vegetation is green, water is blue and urban areas are white/grey

Time-exposure of Moscow, Russia, at night
Moscow. Time-exposure image of Moscow, capital city of Russia, by night. The Russian parliamen- tary building is at upper right, beside the wide Arbat Street

True-colour satellite image of Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg. True-colour satellite image of Hamburg (centre right), Germany. North is at top. Hamburg is one of Germanys 16 states (Lander); the citys limits are outlined in white

Multiple-exposure photograph of Moscow city lights
Moscow city lights. Multiple-exposure photograph of lights in a street of Moscow, the capital city of Russia. The lights of a building have been left on to form patterns which represent letters

Birmingham, UK, aerial image
Birmingham, UK, aerial photograph. Birmingham is in the West Midlands, and is the second city of the UK. It has a population of nearly one million (2003)

Jakarta, 1976 - 2004
Jakarta, Indonesia. Satellite image showing the growth of Jakarta, on the island of Java in Indonesia. Each square is 40 kilometres wide

Las Vegas, satellite image, 2009
Las Vegas. True colour satellite image of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. North is at top. The lake at right is Lake Mead, the largest man-made lake in the world

Millennium Stadium car park, aerial view

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, aerial view

Peterborough, aerial image
Peterborough. Aerial image of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Office block. Windows in a corner of an office block, seen against a cloud in a blue sky. The design of a buildings windows

Office block windows. The design of a buildings windows and the use of blinds can affect the amount of heat lost to or gained from the surroundings

Milan, Italy, aerial photograph
Milan. Aerial photograph of Milan, the second largest city in Italy

Europe at night, satellite image
Europe at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 00:00 (midnight) GMT (UTC), centred on Europe. City lights (yellow) in dark areas show areas of dense population

The Americas, satellite image. Oceans are blue and land is green and brown. City lights (yellow) in dark areas show areas of dense population

San Francisco Bay, USA, satellite image
San Francisco Bay, USA. Satellite image of the San Francisco Bay area in California, USA. North is at top. The city of San Francisco is located on the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula

Asia at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population. Large, densely populated areas include India (lower centre), China (lower right) and Japan (right)

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"Captivating Urbanisation: A Global Perspective" Sheffield, UK - An aerial image captures the dynamic growth of this industrial city, where urbanisation has transformed its landscape into a bustling metropolis. Vancouver, Canada - Behold the stunning view of this coastal gem; urbanisation harmoniously blends with nature as skyscrapers rise against a backdrop of majestic mountains and sparkling waters. Europe at night - Witness the mesmerizing satellite image showcasing Europe's vibrant cities illuminated by countless lights, symbolizing the continent's rapid urbanisation and thriving economies. Hong Kong at dawn - As day breaks over this iconic skyline, witness how urbanisation has shaped Hong Kong into an architectural marvel that seamlessly merges tradition with modernity. Swanley, Kent, England - From above, observe the main road that runs through this charming town in Kent; a testament to how even smaller communities contribute to the global phenomenon of urbanisation. India at night - This satellite image reveals India's transformation under the cloak of darkness; sprawling cities light up like constellations as urbanisation propels economic progress across diverse landscapes. Modica Italy's old town view – Step back in time amidst narrow cobblestone streets and ancient architecture; while surrounded by history, Modica showcases pockets untouched by modern-day urbanisation. South America at night – Gaze upon a breathtaking satellite image capturing South America’s nocturnal beauty; twinkling lights signify not only major cities but also emerging hubs embracing rapid urban development. London, UK – A bird’s-eye-view unveils London’s grandeur from above; centuries-old landmarks blend harmoniously with contemporary skyscrapers epitomising successful integration within an ever-changing world driven by relentless urbanisation Reading & Southampton (UK)– These two contrasting towns showcase different facets of British suburban life amid ongoing waves of urban expansion—a tale told through their unique architectural landscapes.