Jakarta, 1976 - 2004
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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. Vegetation is coloured red and urban areas appear light green. The image on the far left was taken in 1976 when the population was six million. The middle image was taken in 1989 when the population was nine million and the right picture was taken in 2004 when the population was 13 million. Jakarta is the most populous city in Souteast Asia and the twelfth largest city in the world
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This print showcases the remarkable growth of Jakarta, Indonesia, over a span of nearly three decades. The satellite image portrays the city's expansion from 1976 to 2004, offering a unique perspective on its urban development. Each square in the image represents an area spanning 40 kilometers wide. In the far left picture taken in 1976, when Jakarta's population stood at six million, we witness a relatively modest cityscape dominated by vibrant red vegetation. As we move towards the middle image captured in 1989, with a population of nine million residents, signs of progress become evident as light green patches emerge amidst expanding urban areas. By the time we reach the rightmost photograph taken in 2004, Jakarta has transformed into a bustling metropolis accommodating an astounding population of thirteen million people. The once dominant red vegetation now gives way to vast expanses of light green representing rapid urbanization and extensive infrastructure development. As Southeast Asia's most populous city and twelfth largest globally, Jakarta exemplifies both the challenges and opportunities faced by rapidly growing cities in developing regions like Asia. This time series offers valuable insights into how human activity can reshape landscapes over time and highlights the pressing need for sustainable urban planning strategies to accommodate such exponential population booms. With this thought-provoking visual representation provided by Science Photo Library's Earth observation satellite imagery collection, viewers are invited to contemplate not only Jakarta's impressive growth but also broader issues surrounding urban sprawl and our planet's changing face throughout history.
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