Socio-economic transformation in rural areas: From …
Spatial Expansion in Rural Areas and Development of Limestone Quarries 1987-2017 in The Eastern Desert near El Minya. Data Source: USGS: Landsat 5, 1987 and Landsat 8, 2017 ... A hard layer of limestone is not easy to cut and reduces the lifespan of the cutting machines. A soft layer of limestone is easy to cut, which improves the …