25 Years of Landsat 5: 1984 Las Vegas Urban Expansion

  • Released Friday, February 27th, 2009
  • Updated Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at 1:54PM
  • ID: 10381
This mosaic of images shows the dramatic growth of the Las Vegas urban area during the 25 years that Landsat 5 has been collecting data.

This mosaic of images shows the dramatic growth of the Las Vegas urban area during the 25 years that Landsat 5 has been collecting data.

Las Vegas, Nevada. Landsat 5 data acquired July 2, 1984.

Las Vegas, Nevada. Landsat 5 data acquired July 2, 1984.

Las Vegas, Nevada. Landsat 5 data acquired May 16, 1990.

Las Vegas, Nevada. Landsat 5 data acquired May 16, 1990.

Las Vegas, Nevada. Landsat 5 data acquired June 1, 1996.

Las Vegas, Nevada. Landsat 5 data acquired June 1, 1996.

Las Vegas, Nevada. Landsat 5 data acquired September 16, 2000.

Las Vegas, Nevada. Landsat 5 data acquired September 16, 2000.

Las Vegas, Nevada. Landsat 5 data acquired June 18, 2002.

Las Vegas, Nevada. Landsat 5 data acquired June 18, 2002.

Las Vegas, Nevada. Landsat 5 data acquired January 12, 2009.

Las Vegas, Nevada. Landsat 5 data acquired January 12, 2009.

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