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Aral Sea in 1990, 2000, 2010 and 2020
Filename: 913_03_PO09320.jpg
Size: 3508 x 4961 (6.7MB)
Date: 7th June 2023
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Planet Observer/Universal Images Group
Country: Kazakhstan
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Aral Sea in 1990, 2000, 2010 and 2020
Color satellite image of the shrinking of the Aral Sea in 1990, 2000, 2010 and 2020
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Media ID 37178520
Aerial View Aral Sea Kazakhstan Drying Up Satellite View
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking print showcases the dramatic shrinking of the Aral Sea over the span of three decades, from 1990 to 2020. The color satellite images provide a sobering visual representation of the environmental devastation that has occurred in this region.
In 1990, the Aral Sea was a vast expanse of water, shimmering blue against the surrounding land. By 2000, however, significant portions of the sea had already disappeared, leaving behind barren salt flats and dried-up riverbeds. The contrast between these two images is stark and unsettling.
As we move into 2010 and finally reach 2020, it becomes painfully clear just how much further degradation has taken place. What was once a thriving ecosystem supporting local communities is now little more than a shadow of its former self.
The aerial view provided by these satellite images offers a unique perspective on the impact of human activity on our planet. The drying up of the Aral Sea serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of responsible stewardship when it comes to our natural resources.
Through this series of photographs, we are confronted with both the fragility and resilience of our environment – a call to action for us all to work towards preserving what remains before it's too late.
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