Landsat scenes of Amsterdam: 138 scenes in 2025, 30% less than in 1985

Landsat scenes of Amsterdam, 1985 – 2025, in scenes. The highest point was 1985 (196).

Source: USGS, LandsatLook STAC (aggregate, Collection 2 Level-1) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026 · selection: Opnamen waarop de Dam in Amsterdam (4.893 O, 52.373 N) staat, ongeacht bewolking; Vanaf 1985: het eerste volle jaar van Landsat 5, met opnamen om de zestien dagen (Landsat 1 begon in juli 1972 met veel minder opnamen)Open the table Single block

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U.S. Geological Survey

The American Landsat satellites have imaged the earth since 1972. That makes it the longest satellite image record there is: over Amsterdam alone 6,754 scenes, the oldest from 5 September 1972. Detail: 30 metres per pixel, 60 metres in the early years.

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Landsat scenes of Amsterdam: 138 scenes in 2025, 30% less than in 1985

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