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The Shrinking of the Aral Sea in 2010
Filename: 913_03_PO09318.jpg
Size: 3508 x 4959 (5.4MB)
Date: 7th June 2023
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Planet Observer/Universal Images Group
Country: Kazakhstan
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The Shrinking of the Aral Sea in 2010
Color satellite image of the shrinking of the Aral Sea in 2010
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Media ID 37178448
Aerial View Aral Sea Kazakhstan Satellite View
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This stunning color satellite image captures the heartbreaking reality of the shrinking Aral Sea in 2010. Once one of the world's largest inland bodies of water, this aerial view showcases the dramatic consequences of human intervention and environmental mismanagement in Central Asia.
The vibrant hues of blue and green that once defined this vast sea have been replaced by desolate patches of land, revealing a stark contrast between what once was and what now remains. The intricate cartography displayed in this photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the irreversible damage caused by decades of unsustainable irrigation practices.
Located primarily in Kazakhstan, with portions extending into Uzbekistan, the Aral Sea has become a symbol of ecological devastation on a massive scale. As water levels continue to recede and shorelines retreat further inland, entire ecosystems have been disrupted and local communities left struggling to adapt to their changing surroundings.
Through this striking satellite view captured by Planet Observer/Universal Images Group (UIG), we are confronted with the harsh reality of our impact on the natural world. It serves as a poignant visual representation of the urgent need for conservation efforts and sustainable resource management to prevent similar tragedies from occurring elsewhere on our planet.
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