It's no surprise that Iowa has experienced a lot of changes since 1984. Still, seeing it transpire in this timelapse video is pretty incredible.

This very cool tool from Google allows you to take a quick look at wherever you live from 1984 through the current year. My how things have changed during that 32-year period. Take Cedar Rapids, for instance. The metro's estimated population actually dropped from 213,000 to 210,000 in the 1980's. In the last quarter-century, it's gone up by nearly 50,000. Just look at the difference in these two stills.

Google Earth Engine
Cedar Rapids in 1984 via Google Earth Engine
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Cedar Rapids in 2016 via Google Earth Engine
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You can put the timelapse in motion below. Zoom out to find your specific area, then zoom back in to watch how things have changed. I think you'll be amazed. Now... what will the next 30 years bring?

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