Urbanization Collection (page 4)

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, aerial image
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, satellite image. Several bridges are seen crossing the river Tyne, linking Newcastle on the north bank (top) with Gateshead on the south bank

Trafalgar square, aerial photograph
Trafalgar Square, aerial photograph. Trafalgar Square was designed by Sir Charles Barry to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), and building was completed in 1845

Southampton, UK, aerial image. This is a major port city on the south coast. At bottom left is part of the river Test, which flows into Southampton Water

Coventry, UK, aerial photograph. Coventry is a city in the West Midlands of England. It has a population of around 300, 000

Oxford, UK, aerial image. The city is home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world

Istanbul, satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is green, urbanised areas are pink and grey and agricultural areas are shades of brown

Geneva, satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is green, brown areas are bare ground and urbanised areas are grey. Water is blue and cloud cover is white

Berlin, Germany, satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, urban areas are grey, vegetation is green and agricultural areas are brown

Huddersfield, UK, aerial image
Huddersfield, Kirklees, UK, aerial image. Prominent at centre is the Galpharm Stadium, home of Huddersfield Town football club and Huddersfield Giants rugby league club

Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, shallow coastal areas are light blue, agricultural areas are brown, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green

Brighton, UK, aerial photograph. Brighton is a city on the south coast of England. Since Victorian times it has been a seaside resort

Tokyo, satellite image
Tokyo Bay, satellite image. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green, bare ground is yellow and urbanised areas are pink and grey

Stoke-on-Trent, UK, aerial image. The city of Stoke merges with the town of Newcastle under Lyme to its west (left)

Basingstoke, UK, aerial photograph. Basingstoke is a medium-sized modern town in the county of Hampshire. Its main employers are in the financial services industry

True-colour satellite image of Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux. True-colour satellite image of Bordeaux (bottom right) and the Gironde estuary (lower right to upper centre), France. North is at top. Urban areas such as Bordeaux appear grey

Los Angeles
Photograph of Los Angeles by night

Satellite image of Paris
Paris. True-colour satellite image of Paris, capital & largest city of France. North is at top. Urban areas appear in shades of grey

San Francisco. Coloured satellite image of the city of San Francisco, USA. Water is blue, vegetation is green, urban areas are grey and bare earth is brown. North is at top

Bristol, UK, aerial image
Bristol, UK, aerial photograph. Bristol is a city in the west of England located on the Bristol Channel (not seen). The river Avon, which flows into the channel, is seen at left

City lights of Buenos Aires, Argentinas capital city, from space. North is at upper left. Across top are the unlit waters of the River Plate

Satellite image of Greater London, UK

Nantes. True-colour satellite image of the city of Nantes (centre right), France, and the surrounding area. North is at top

True-colour satellite image of Marseille, France
Marseille. True-colour satellite image of Mars- eille (or Marseilles, lower right), France, & the surrounding area. The Rhone delta, which includes the Camargue region, is at centre left

London. Coloured satellite image of the city of London, in south-eastern England. North is at top. Urban areas are white, vegetation is green and water is blue

Glasgow, UK, aerial image
Glasgow, UK, aerial photograph. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, with a population of around 610, 000 (2003). It is in western Scotland on the banks of the river Clyde

Manhattan, New York City, aerial image
Manhattan, New York City, aerial photograph. North is at top. This is one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world

Tokyo. Coloured satellite image of the harbour area in the city of Tokyo, Japan. Water is blue, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green. North is at top

Landstat photo of Cairo & Nile delta
Landsat photograph of the city of Cairo and the Nile delta. The black thread of the river Nile can be seen surrounded by a thin strip of red vegetation which opens into the wide mouth of the delta

New York City. Coloured satellite image of New York City, on the eastern coast of the USA. North is at top. Urban areas are white, vegetation is green and water is blue

True-colour satellite image of Nantes, France
Nantes. True-colour satellite image of Nantes (at right), France, and the surrounding area. North is at top. Urban areas such as Nantes and Saint Nazarre (upper left) appear in shades of grey

City of London, aerial image
City of London, UK, aerial photograph. The River Thames runs through the City. The bridges crossing the river are, from left to right, Southwark Bridge, Cannon Street Railway Bridge

New Orleans. True-colour satellite image of the city of New Orleans (lower centre), Louisiana, USA. North is at top. Vegetation is green, water is blue and urban areas are white/grey

Time-exposure of Moscow, Russia, at night
Moscow. Time-exposure image of Moscow, capital city of Russia, by night. The Russian parliamen- tary building is at upper right, beside the wide Arbat Street

True-colour satellite image of Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg. True-colour satellite image of Hamburg (centre right), Germany. North is at top. Hamburg is one of Germanys 16 states (Lander); the citys limits are outlined in white

Multiple-exposure photograph of Moscow city lights
Moscow city lights. Multiple-exposure photograph of lights in a street of Moscow, the capital city of Russia. The lights of a building have been left on to form patterns which represent letters

Birmingham, UK, aerial image
Birmingham, UK, aerial photograph. Birmingham is in the West Midlands, and is the second city of the UK. It has a population of nearly one million (2003)

Las Vegas, satellite image, 2009
Las Vegas. True colour satellite image of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. North is at top. The lake at right is Lake Mead, the largest man-made lake in the world

Milan, Italy, aerial photograph
Milan. Aerial photograph of Milan, the second largest city in Italy

Europe at night, satellite image
Europe at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 00:00 (midnight) GMT (UTC), centred on Europe. City lights (yellow) in dark areas show areas of dense population

The Americas, satellite image. Oceans are blue and land is green and brown. City lights (yellow) in dark areas show areas of dense population

Wagons in New York City, early 1900s
Horse-drawn traffic on Fifth Avenue in New York City, 1909. Printed color halftone reproduction of a watercolor illustration

San Francisco Bay, USA, satellite image
San Francisco Bay, USA. Satellite image of the San Francisco Bay area in California, USA. North is at top. The city of San Francisco is located on the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula

Asia at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population. Large, densely populated areas include India (lower centre), China (lower right) and Japan (right)

Paris, France, satellite image
Paris, France. Satellite image of the city of Paris (centre) and its surrounding area in north-central France. North is at top

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

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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.