Friday, November 18, 2016

New map offers precise snapshot of human life on Earth

18-11-2016 11:07 AM CET


A landmark global map showing nearly every human settlement on Earth is now available to researchers. Compared to previous mapping efforts, the satellite-based 'Global Urban Footprint' dataset shows not just urban centres, but also tiny rural hamlets.

 

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