This pair of images shows explosively growing suburbs—“boomburbs”—north of Dallas, Texas.
Published Feb 7, 2010
Though governed by separate countries, the cities of El Paso, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico, merge into an apparently seamless metropolis in this satellite image, but vegetation is confined mostly to the United States' side of the border.
Published Mar 15, 2009
It was here the founders shaped the future of American government.
Published Jul 4, 2017
Explosive urban growth is documented in this pair of images of Tehran from 1985 and 2009.
Published Nov 20, 2009
Bright city lights along the coastline and interior delineate the eastern coast of the United States at night.
Published Apr 13, 2003
Large and wealthy cities have the biggest carbon footprints.
Published Apr 11, 2019
Shanghai is one of several cities on the Yangtze River Delta that has experienced unprecedented growth.
Published Mar 17, 2017
The human landscape of Arabian cities stands out clearly when you see the lights.
Published Dec 30, 2013
Milan, the largest city in Italy, is one of Europe’s major transportation, industrial, and commercial hubs, and a global center of fashion and culture.
Published Mar 14, 2011
It is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East, with evidence of human habitation extending back to 8,000–10,000 BC.
Published Jul 15, 2013
The bright lights of Shanghai’s city center and the distinctive new skyscrapers that form the skyline along the Pudong district make for spectacular night viewing from space.
Published Apr 16, 2012
