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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Main Authors: Wang Man, Qin Nie, Lizhong Hua, Xuewen Wu, Hui Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/8/2404