The comparison of Landsat 5 and 8 satellite images taken twenty-seven years apart reveals the urban growth of Aktau, the capital of Mangystau oblast in Kazakhstan. Situated along the southwestern coast of the country, east of the Caspian Sea, Aktau stands out for its unique urban planning, providing maximum comfort for residents despite harsh climatic conditions.

• Image 1: Product: Geo Tiff format, Satellite/Sensor: Landsat 5 TM, Resolution: 30 metre, Coverage: 180 x 180 km, Acqusition Date: 31 July 1988, Band Combination used to create this image: 3, 2, 1 (RGB) Pan sharpening
• Image 2: Product: Geo Tiff format, Satellite/Sensor: Landsat 8 OLI, Resolution: 30 metre, Coverage: 180 x 180 km, Acqusition Date: 20 September 2015, Band Combination used to create this image: 8, 3, 2 (RGB) Pan sharpening