These Landsat 7 and 8 satellite images depict the transformation of the Aral Sea over 18 years, showcasing its alarming shrinkage. Once the fourth largest lake globally, it has now diminished by 75%, revealing only rusting ships on its surface. This environmental change highlights the impact of human activity on natural ecosystems.

• Image 1: Product: Geo Tiff format, Satellite/Sensor: Landsat 7 ETM, Resolution: 30 metre, Coverage: 180 x 180 km, Acqusition Date:29 Jul 2000, Band Combination used to create this image: 3, 2, 1 (RGB) Visible colour layers
• Image 2: Product: Geo Tiff format, Satellite/Sensor: Landsat 8 OLI, Resolution: 30 metre, Coverage: 180 x 180 km, Acqusition Date:02 Apr 2018, Band Combination used to create this image: 4, 3, 2 (RGB) Visible colour layers