Nighttime light extent and intensity explain the dynamics of human activity in coastal zones

Abstract Studying human activity in coastal areas is crucial for urban planning, sustainability, and economic development. However, there is limited evidence of ongoing monitoring of human activities in these areas. Thus, a quantitative analysis of the spatio-temporal changes, trends, and variabilit...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Zahra Mokhtari, Angela Stefania Bergantino, Mario Intini, Mario Elia, Alessandro Buongiorno, Vincenzo Giannico, Giovanni Sanesi, Raffaele Lafortezza
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Subjects:	Coastal zone monitoring Time series analysis Nighttime light Territorial sustainability
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85917-z