<p>Cancun, <a href="http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/mexico-guide/">Mexico</a> and the thriving city that's grown out of what was once a sleepy fishing town look much different when seen by a <a href="https://asterweb.jpl.nasa.gov/">satellite instrument</a> that watches for thermal generation and reflection. This picture shows surface temperature and elevation.</p>
Mapping Change
Cancun, Mexico and the thriving city that's grown out of what was once a sleepy fishing town look much different when seen by a satellite instrument that watches for thermal generation and reflection. This picture shows surface temperature and elevation.
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