The Aral Sea is a large, terminal lake in Central Asia that has undergone rapid desiccation accompanied by severe environmental degradation. This paper summarizes the key parameters of this phenomenon and discusses the use of satellite remote sensing to study and monitor the Aral Sea and its surrounding area.
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Micklin, P. (2008). Using Satellite Remote Sensing To Study And Monitor The Aral Sea And Adjacent Zone. In: Qi, J., Evered, K.T. (eds) Environmental Problems of Central Asia and their Economic, Social and Security Impacts. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8960-2_3
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