Tag: Land Use
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The Battle for Sullivan’s Island
Marshy, sandy terrain and an impassable inlet helped colonial forces repel British forces during a pivotal battle on the barrier island near Charleston, South Carolina, on June 28, 1776.
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San Francisco’s Metropolitan Mosaic
Urban development, green spaces, and maritime activity converge in this Northern California city.
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Painting the Growing Season in the Maize Triangle
Radar data from an agricultural area in South Africa, shown in a vivid color palette, reveal crop types and how they changed during the Southern Hemisphere’s growing season.
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A Shift in What’s Shaping U.S. Landscapes
Wild disturbances are on the rise, while land disturbed by human activity has been decreasing.
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Belts of Green in the Washington Suburbs
Along the northeast side of the Capital Beltway in Maryland, green spaces weave through the developed landscape.
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Thailand’s Krabi Coast
The coastal province features striking tropical karst landscapes and sandy beaches alongside a mix of natural land cover and developed areas.
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Faster Detection of Forest Loss
Scientists pioneered a new system that combines data from multiple Earth-observing satellites to identify forest clearing up to 100 days earlier than current methods.