Shenzhen, China, 1999 - 2008
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Shenzhen, China, 1999 - 2008
Shenzhen, China, 1999 - 2008, satellite image. Shenzhen is located in southern Chinas Guangdong province directly north of Hong Kong. In 1979 the small fishing village was designated a Special Economic Zone and rapidly went through extensive industrial and urban development. In 1999 (left) it had grown from the fishing village into a large city and by 2008 it had developed the port (bottom middle) to become Chinas second busiest mainland port (after Shanghai). There is also extensive urbanisation of the surrounding land. 1999 image acquired by the Landsat satellite and 2008 image acquired by the ASTER satellite
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This print showcases the remarkable transformation of Shenzhen, China, from a humble fishing village to a bustling metropolis between 1999 and 2008. Located in Guangdong province just north of Hong Kong, Shenzhen was designated as a Special Economic Zone in 1979. The image on the left captures its state in 1999 when it had already evolved into a thriving city. However, by 2008 (depicted on the right), Shenzhen had undergone unprecedented industrial and urban development. The photograph also highlights the significant growth of Shenzhen's port during this period. In just nine years, it transformed into China's second busiest mainland port after Shanghai, as depicted at the bottom middle section of the image. Additionally, there is evidence of extensive urbanization spreading across the surrounding land. These stunning satellite images were acquired using advanced technology such as Landsat and ASTER satellites. The Landsat satellite captured the snapshot from 1999 while ASTER provided an updated view for 2008. This visual documentation serves as a testament to human progress and economic development throughout Asia in the late 20th century. Science Photo Library presents this awe-inspiring print that encapsulates not only China's rapid urban growth but also demonstrates how Earth observation satellites have revolutionized our ability to capture these transformative moments in history with astonishing detail and precision.
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