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Urban Growth in Cairo 1965-98
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Urban Growth in Cairo 1965-98

Astronaut photographs from the Gemini era and from the space shuttle reveal tremendous growth.

Published Sep 16, 2001

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Nairobi Swells with Urban Growth
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Nairobi Swells with Urban Growth

For the past few decades, Africans have been moving from rural areas into cities, seeking work. The continent’s urban population has skyrocketed. Nairobi is a prime example of that migration, with its population pushing upward and its boundaries pushing outward.

Published Sep 30, 2016

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Wisconsin’s Deer Caught in the Act
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Wisconsin’s Deer Caught in the Act

Satellites and trail cameras are helping scientists predict where deer are more likely to exhibit certain behaviors.

Published May 22, 2018

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Deep in the Heart of Texas
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Deep in the Heart of Texas

This nighttime view from the International Space Station shows the state's four largest cities.

Published Jul 1, 2013

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Orlando, Florida: Four Decades of Development
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Orlando, Florida: Four Decades of Development

Theme parks and other developments have turned Central Florida from swampland to the most visited tourist region of the United States.

Published Jul 23, 2015

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Growth in Washington, District of Columbia
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Growth in Washington, District of Columbia

Acquired on August 27, 1984, and August 22, 2011, these images document growth around Washington, DC.

Published Jul 5, 2012

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Dallas
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Dallas

This pair of images shows explosively growing suburbs—“boomburbs”—north of Dallas, Texas.

Published Feb 7, 2010

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Understanding Evacuation Patterns with Social Media
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Understanding Evacuation Patterns with Social Media

Researchers are using Facebook data to observe population movements during disasters.

Published Mar 29, 2019

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Growth of São Paulo, Brazil
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Growth of São Paulo, Brazil

Nearly 10 percent of Brazil’s population lives in São Paulo, which ranks as the tenth largest city in the world.

Published Jul 9, 2014

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A Gateway to Antarctica
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A Gateway to Antarctica

Ushuaia’s southerly location makes it an ideal place to stage science flights to the frozen continent.

Published Nov 11, 2017

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The Growth of Manila
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The Growth of Manila

Satellite imagery reveals Manila’s rapid growth.

Published Oct 14, 2015

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Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro

Published Feb 11, 2006

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Rio de Janeiro: A Changing City
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Rio de Janeiro: A Changing City

The fast-growing and affluent neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca will host much of the 2016 Olympic Games.

Published Jun 1, 2016

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Brazil at Night
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Brazil at Night

Twelves cities in South America’s largest country will host games in the 2014 World Cup of football (soccer).

Published Jun 13, 2014

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Dakar, Senegal
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Dakar, Senegal

Published Jul 6, 2008

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Sprawling Shanghai
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Sprawling Shanghai

Shanghai is one of several cities on the Yangtze River Delta that has experienced unprecedented growth.

Published Mar 17, 2017

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Mayan Farming, Modern Farming: Land Use in Central America
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Mayan Farming, Modern Farming: Land Use in Central America

What did Central America look like at the height of the Mayan civilization? Probably different than you think.

Published Feb 2, 2012

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Booming Growth in Phoenix Suburbs
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Booming Growth in Phoenix Suburbs

Acquired in 1989 and 2009, these images show rapid development of Chandler, Arizona, a “boomburb.”

Published Jan 10, 2010

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