Human presence in Europe. Close-up of Europe and the surrounding areas on a global map showing major road and rail networks over land, along with tran

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Human presence in Europe. Close-up of Europe and the surrounding areas on a global map showing major road and rail networks over land, along with transmission line, underwater cable and shipping lane data superimposed over satellite images of land with cities illuminated at night. This data illustrates human impact on the planet, a concept known as the anthroposphere or technosphere.

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Size: 5759px × 3075px
Photo credit: © FELIX PHARAND-DESCHENES, GLOBAIA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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