Landsat 7 Images of Las Vegas, 1999-2024
Detailed Description
Las Vegas, Nevada and the area surrounding it has been and remains a popular region of interest when showcasing urban growth and land change using Landsat sensors.
In this slider, these Landsat 7 images display Las Vegas, Nevada area on July 4, 1999 (Left), and on May 28, 2024 (Right). The images highlight the city, the surrounding desert landscape, and Lake Mead, using shortwave infrared (SWIR), near-infrared (NIR), and red bands to emphasize differences in vegetation, water, and urban growth.
The 2024 image marks the satellite's 25th anniversary and stands as a tribute to its quarter-century legacy of Earth observation.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.