Table 2 Urban expansion in the study area based on the satellite imageries
From: Strategic spatial analysis of urban greenbelt plans in Mashhad city, Iran
| Date | Expansion (km2) | Alteration (%) | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 133.51 | – | – |
| 1998 | 192.19 | 44 | 1.84 |
| 2008 | 249.94 | 30 | 1.32 |
| 2018 | 337.49 | 35 | 1.51 |
| Mean | 228.28 | 36 | 1.56 |
