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A video showing how the Earth has changed in the last 37 years using the new Timelapse feature in Google Earth.
For over 15 years, Google’s 3D virtual globe, Google Earth, has been showing incredible images of various places on the planet at just a click. Now, with its new Timelapse feature, people can see how the Earth has changed in the last 37 years.
Timelapse in Google Earth includes 24 million satellite photos capturing nearly four decades of planetary change. According to Google, the Earth has seen rapid environmental change in the past half-century, more than any other point in human history.
20 May in 8:00 Asia Times
Sand is the primary substance used in the construction of roads, bridges, high-speed trains and even land projects. Who would think, that in this day and age, sand would become such a desired commodity, that it would give rise to a “Sand Mafia,”
Asia Times reports. Strange as that may seem, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has warned of said groups, which are comprised of of builders, dealers and businessmen known to be operating in countries such as Cambodia, Vietnam, Kenya and Sierra Leone. Activists working to shine a light on their activities, UNEP said, are also being threatened and even killed.
Can you spot Dubai s Palm Islands in this stunning satellite image?
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Photo: Shane Kimbrough/Twitter
The SpaceX Crew-2’s commander shared the photograph from the International Space Station.
An astronaut has shared an image of Dubai’s coastline, highlighting the Palm Islands, from the International Space Station.
Former NASA astronaut and current commander of SpaceX’s Crew-2 mission Shane Kimbrough shared the image from his vantage point aboard the ISS.
The shoreline of Dubai is easily recognizable from space. Look closely to find the Palm Islands! pic.twitter.com/u96UDZFW36 Shane Kimbrough (@astro kimbrough) May 9, 2021
“The shoreline of Dubai is easily recognizable from space. Look closely to find the Palm Islands!” Kimbrough tweeted.
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In the hot Emirates with excellent roads, convenient parking, and strict adherence to road rules, everything is tailored for driving. Cheap gasoline and humane rental prices allow you to significantly save on excursions, which are quite expensive in Dubai.
Many places must be visited here – oriental bazaars and the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Palm Islands, and a fantastic flower garden. Only 120 km separates Dubai from Abu Dhabi and another portion of wonders. In a little over an hour, you can drive to the emirate of Fujairah on the Oman coast, which is famous for its rich underwater world. Finally, a rented car is a great opportunity to spend the night in one of the magnificent hotels in the middle of the desert, admiring the enchanting sunsets and sunrises.