Water Loss Collection

Dead Sea, 2011 satellite image C014 / 4705
Dead Sea. False-colour satellite image of the Dead Sea. North is at top. Deep waters are blue or dark blue, while brighter blues indicate shallow waters or salt ponds (in the south)

Dead Sea, 1972 satellite image C014 / 4706
Dead Sea. False-colour satellite image of the Dead Sea. North is at top. Deep waters are blue or dark blue, while brighter blues indicate shallow waters or salt ponds (in the south)

Dead Sea, 1989 satellite image C014 / 4707
Dead Sea. False-colour satellite image of the Dead Sea. North is at top. Deep waters are blue or dark blue, while brighter blues indicate shallow waters or salt ponds (in the south)

Caspian Sea 1972-2010 C013 / 7145
Caspian Sea 1972-2010. Landsat satellite photograph of the Caspian Sea in 1972 (left), 1987 (middle) and 2010 (right). The Caspian is the largest body of inland water in the world

Dead Sea 1984-2011 C013 / 7143
Dead Sea 1984-2011. Landsat satellite photo of the Dead Sea in 1984 (left) and 2011 (right). The Dead Sea is located in the Jordan Rift Valley and borders Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank

Lake Meredith, USA, 1990-2011. Landsat satellite photograph showing Lake Meredith in 1990 and 2011. This is an artificial lake formed by the Sanford Dam in Texas

Elaeagnus leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of leaf hairs on the surface of a leaf of an Elaeagnus pungens plant. Outgrowths from the surface of a plant are called trichomes

Potato leaf, SEM
Potato leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a potato leaf (Solanum tuberosum). It is covered in hair-like growths called trichomes

Marjoram leaf surface, SEM
Marjoram (Origanum vulgare) leaf surface, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Glandular trichomes are yellow, hair-like trichomes are blue

Aral Sea, satellite image, 1973
Aral Sea, satellite image. Image 1 of 3. North is at top. This inland lake is found between Uzbekistan (west) and Kazakhstan (east) and used to be the fourth largest lake in the world

Aral Sea, satellite image, 2000
Aral Sea, satellite image. Image 3 of 3. North is at top. This inland lake is found between Uzbekistan (west) and Kazakhstan (east) and used to be the fourth largest lake in the world

Oleander leaf, light micrograph
Oleander leaf. Light micrograph of a section through the leaf of an oleander (Nerium oleander) tree, showing its sunken stomata (gaps, centre left and right)

Stellate plant hair, light micrograph
Stellate plant hair. Polarised light micrograph of a stellate hair on the surface of a Deutzia scabra plant. These plant hairs (trichomes) covering the epidermis

Grape vine, SEM
Grape vine. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a grape vine (Vitis sp.). It is covered in hairs and glandular trichomes (orange)

Sunflower leaf, SEM
Sunflower leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a sunflower leaf (Helianthus annuus). The green and yellow structures are trichomes

Tomato leaf surface, SEM
Tomato leaf surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a tomato leaf (Lycopersicon esculentum). It is covered in trichomes (red), which secrete oil, and hairs

Olive leaf trichomes, SEM
Olive leaf trichomes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of peltate trichomes, or modified hairs, on the surface of an olive leaf (Olea europaea)

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"Unveiling the Hidden World: Exploring Water Loss through Captivating Satellite Images and Microscopic Views" Water, the essence of life, is a precious resource that sustains our planet. However, in recent years, concerns about they have become increasingly prominent. Through cutting-edge technology like scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and satellite imagery, scientists have delved into understanding this phenomenon. One captivating subject of study is the olive leaf trichomes observed under SEM. These tiny structures play a crucial role in reducing water loss by creating a barrier on the leaf surface. Their intricate patterns reveal nature's ingenious mechanisms for preserving moisture. Zooming out to larger scales, we encounter an alarming sight captured by satellites - the Dead Sea's dramatic transformation over time. Comparing satellite images from 1972 to 2011 (C014 / 4705-4707), we witness its gradual shrinkage due to excessive evaporation and dwindling inflows from surrounding rivers. Venturing further eastward, another striking example emerges - the Caspian Sea's fluctuating levels between 1972 and 2010 (C013 / 7145). This vast body of water has experienced both expansion and contraction throughout decades due to various factors such as climate change and human activities. Closer to home in Lake Meredith, USA, changes are also evident when comparing images from 1990 to 2011. The once thriving reservoir now showcases reduced water levels as a result of prolonged droughts and increased demand for freshwater resources. Returning back to microscopic wonders under SEM analysis reveals more insights into plants' battle against water loss. Elaeagnus leaves exhibit unique adaptations while potato leaves showcase their own defense mechanisms against dehydration. Tomato leaves display intriguing surface features designed for efficient moisture retention while marjoram leaves unveil their strategies for minimizing transpiration rates. In this journey through microscopic details and satellite snapshots spanning several decades, it becomes clear that a pressing global issue.