Spatio–Temporal Variations in Impervious Surface Patterns during Urban Expansion in a Coastal City: Xiamen, China
Impervious surfaces (IS) coverage is a quantifiable environmental indicator for understanding urban sprawl and its potential impacts on sustainability of urban ecological environments. Numerous studies have previously demonstrated global and regional IS variation, but little attention has been paid...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/8/2404 |