Urbanization Collection (#5)

New York City, USA, satellite image
New York city, USA, and its surrounding area, satellite image. North is at top. The island of Manhattan is at upper centre, bordered by the Hudson (left) and East (right) rivers

Moscow, Russia, satellite image
Moscow, Russia. Satellite image of the city of Moscow (centre) and its surrounding area in west-central Russia. North is at top. The Moskva river is seen running diagonally through the city

Madrid, Spain, satellite image
Madrid, Spain. Satellite image of the city of Madrid (centre) and its surrounding area in central Spain. North is at top. The river Manzanares is seen flowing through the city from top left to bottom

Los Angeles, USA, satellite image
Los Angeles, USA. Satellite image of the city of Los Angeles (centre) and its surrounding area in California, USA. North is at top. The Pacific Ocean is at bottom left

Cape Town, South Africa, satellite image
Cape Town, South Africa. Satellite image of the city of Cape Town (upper centre and left) and its surrounding area in western South Africa. North is at top. Robben Island is at top left

Milan, Italy, satellite image
Milan, Italy. Satellite image of the city of Milan (centre) and its surrounding area in northern Italy. North is at top. Forested areas are dark green

Cologne, Germany, satellite image
Cologne, Germany. Satellite image of the city of Cologne (centre) and its surrounding area in western Germany. North is at top. The River Rhine is seen running through the city from top to bottom

Krakow, satellite image
Krakow. Satellite image of the city of Krakow (centre) and its surrounding area in southern Poland. North is at top. Forested areas are dark green

Stockholm, satellite image. North is at top. Wateris blue, vegeatation is green, bare ground brownand urbanised areas are grey. Cloud cover iswhite. Stockholm is the captial city of Sweden

Seoul, satellite image. North is at top.Vegetation is green, urbanised areas are grey andsediments are grey/brown. Seoul (upper right) isthe capital city of South Korea

Sao Paulo, satellite image. North is at top.Vegetation is green, water is azure and blue andurbanised areas are cream. Sao Paulo is a city inBrazil near the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean(bottom)

San Francisco, satellite image. North is at top.Vegetation is green, water is blue, bare ground isshades of brown and urbanised areas are grey

Paris, satellite image. North is at top. Forest isdark green, cultivated land is light green andcream and urbanised areas are pink and grey.Paris is the capital city of France

Mexico City, satellite image. North is at top.Vegetation is green. Urbanised areas are grey, bare or arid ground is brown. Mexico City is thecapital city of Mexico

Madrid, satellite image
Madrid metropolitan area, satellite image. Northis at top. Vegetation is green, densely populatedareas are pink. Arid or bare ground is shades ofcream and orange, water is blue

Beijing, China, satellite image. North is at top, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green.Beijing is the capital of the Peoples Republic ofChina

London, coloured satellite image
London, UK, coloured satellite image. Theregion has been colour-coded: red areas areresidences, cyan areas are industrial and greenand yellow areas represent thick and shortvegetation respectively

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From Sheffield to Vancouver, Europe to Hong Kong, urbanization paints a mesmerizing tapestry of human progress and development. Aerial images capture the sprawling cityscape of Sheffield, UK, where towering buildings intertwine with green spaces. In Vancouver, Canada, a breathtaking view showcases the harmonious blend of modern architecture against nature's backdrop. The satellite image of Europe at night illuminates the continent like a constellation of bustling cities that never sleep. As dawn breaks over Hong Kong, its iconic skyline emerges from darkness in all its glory - a testament to rapid urban growth and economic prowess. Transporting us back in time, we witness the grandeur of Brooklyn Bridge when it first opened in 1883; an engineering marvel connecting New York City boroughs and symbolizing progress. Satellite images reveal India at night as millions of lights twinkle across vast landscapes - evidence of its thriving metropolises coexisting with ancient traditions. The old town of Modica Italy offers a glimpse into history through narrow streets and charming architecture that have stood the test of time. Returning to Brooklyn Bridge during its inaugural year brings alive the energy and excitement surrounding this vital link between Manhattan and Brooklyn. South America shines brightly under satellite observation as vibrant cities light up the night sky like constellations on another hemisphere. London's satellite image captures its majestic beauty; centuries-old landmarks blending seamlessly with contemporary skyscrapers embodying urban transformation. Reading and Southampton in the UK showcase aerial photographs revealing their unique charm amidst urban expansion. An ever-evolving phenomenon shaping our world – bridging cultures, transforming skylines, fostering innovation while preserving heritage. These glimpses into different corners around the globe remind us that despite our geographical distances or cultural diversity, we are united by our shared pursuit for progress.