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Calama

Calama

Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center - Earthshots

As expected in the Atacama Desert, Landsat doesn’t detect much vegetation—only some green along the Río Loa and next to the city of Calama. Calama has seen a rising population because of the influx of mine workers. The images show this visible urban area expansion. Notice the airport expansion that took place between the 2010 and 2016 images.

**Population of Calama**
Year	Population
2020	190,336
2017	171,875
2012	160,794
2007	151,296
2002	142,211

Imagery

Jan. 9, 1988, Landsat 5 (path/row 1/75) — Calama, Chile

Dec. 17, 1999, Landsat 7 (path/row 1/75) — Calama, Chile

Jan. 21, 2010, Landsat 5 (path/row 1/75) — Calama, Chile

Dec. 23, 2016, Landsat 8 (path/row 1/75) — Calama, Chile

Jan. 27, 2018, Landsat 8 (path/row 1/75) — Calama, Chile

Jan. 1, 2020, Landsat 8 (path/row 1/75) — Calama, Chile

Jan. 6, 2022, Landsat 8 (path/row 1/75) — Calama, Chile

Jan. 12, 2024, Landsat 8 (path/row 1/75) — Calama, Chile

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