Satellite picture of the world at night

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Satellite picture of the world at night

Satellite image of the world at night. The white areas correspond to city lights, thus providing an accurate indicator of urbanisation from region to region. The yellow areas (such as that around the Persian Gulf) correspond to natural gas flares associated with oil fields, while the red areas (such as those amongst the tropical forest region of equatorial Africa) are indicative of agricultural burnings. The image shows Europe and Africa at left and Asia on the right. The image was recorded by the visible/infrared Operational Linescan System onboard a Defense Meteorological Satellite Program spacecraft. Data supplied by Dr W.T. Sullivan, University of Washington

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a satellite picture of the world at night, providing a unique perspective on our planet's urbanization and human activities. The white areas that illuminate the image correspond to city lights, serving as an accurate indicator of urban development across different regions. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing view, we can witness the bustling cities of Europe and Africa on the left side while Asia shines brightly on the right. However, it is not just city lights that catch our attention in this image. The yellow areas surrounding the Persian Gulf reveal natural gas flares associated with oil fields. These fiery spots remind us of humanity's reliance on fossil fuels and their impact on our environment. Moreover, among the tropical forest region of equatorial Africa, red areas stand out vividly indicating agricultural burnings. This serves as a stark reminder of how human activities such as land clearing through burning practices affect our delicate ecosystems. Recorded by the visible/infrared Operational Linescan System onboard a Defense Meteorological Satellite Program spacecraft, this extraordinary snapshot offers valuable data supplied by Dr W. T. Sullivan from the University of Washington. It allows us to appreciate Earth science from space and gain insights into various aspects like urbanization patterns, gas flares' presence near oil fields, and agricultural practices worldwide. As we contemplate this remarkable photograph captured by Science Photo Library, let us reflect upon both mankind's achievements and its responsibility towards preserving our planet for future generations – using these scientific observations to drive positive change rather than further harm commercial use).

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