Impact of Climate Change and Land Use on the Southwestern United States
Southwest U.S. Change Detection Images: Las Vegas, Nevada

URBAN EXPANSION

The increasing urbanization in the West shows an increase in both brightness and greenness. The urbanization mainly includes additional housing and expansion to and addition of golf courses.

Las Vegas 9-10-1986Las Vegas 9-10-1992Change from 1986 to 1992
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