The Line, a huge construction site in Saudi Arabia seen by Sentinel-2
Sentinel-2 MSI acquired on 06 & 08 December 2020
Sentinel-2 MSI acquired on 01 & 03 December 2021
Sentinel-2 MSI acquired on 06 & 08 December 2022
Sentinel-3 OLCI acquired on 24 December 2022 at 07:41:48 UTC
Sentinel-2 MSI acquired on 01 & 03 December 2021
Sentinel-2 MSI acquired on 06 & 08 December 2022
Sentinel-3 OLCI acquired on 24 December 2022 at 07:41:48 UTC
Keyword(s): Urbanization, modern cities, coastal, desert, Neom, Saudi Arabia
"The plan for The Line was announced on 10 January 2021, by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a presentation that was broadcast on state television." (Wikipedia - The Line)
One may see some road insfrastrucres that are under construction in late 2021. On the Sentinel-2 images of 2022, we can notice that the excavation work has begun.
One may see some road insfrastrucres that are under construction in late 2021. On the Sentinel-2 images of 2022, we can notice that the excavation work has begun.
The project is already criticized, especially for its carbon footprint, estimated around 1.8 gigatons of CO2 equivalent but also for the local biodiversity issues.
"Oldfield and Chartier also point out that despite its small footprint, the length and nature of The Line's walls could cause biodiversity issues – including for migrating birds, for whom large mirrored structures are highly dangerous." (Dezeen)
"Oldfield and Chartier also point out that despite its small footprint, the length and nature of The Line's walls could cause biodiversity issues – including for migrating birds, for whom large mirrored structures are highly dangerous." (Dezeen)
Artist's view of the project The Line (credits: Neom: The Line)