Which satellite images are used?
Satellite images are supplied by Mapbox, which in turn processes them from the sources below (relative to zoom levels, 19 being closest to the earth). Pixel density depends on many different factors, please consult relevant local sources.
- 13–19: a combination of open and proprietary sources, including DigitalGlobe’s GBM 2011+ for much of the world, USDA’s NAIP 2011–2013 in the contiguous United States, and open aerial imagery from Denmark, Finland, and parts of Germany.
- 9–12: Landsat 5 & 7, 2010–2011
- 0–8: MODIS 2012–2013
For more information, see: mapbox.com/maps/satellite.
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