A whole new view of Oktoberfest! A vast camp of marquees catering for Munich's annual beer festival can be seen from the sky
Satellites captured an exodus from the Iraqi city of Sinjar, where at least 500 Yazidis were massacred by ISIS in August. Fleeing refugees were seen traversing steep mountain switchbacks to escape Islamic militants in this photo taken on September 15 this year
The Spui Locks at IJmuiden in Netherlands were captured in this shortlisted photo taken on August 27 this year
Aerial views, such as this photo taken in May, allowed rescue decisions to be made during flooding in Gunja, Croatia
This photo was taken above Kiev, Ukraine, in February 2014 and captures the civil unrest in the city with thousands of protesters in the streets
The Defence and Intelligence community relies on images of airports for pattern analysis. Pictured, Boeing Everett Factory, Washington
A spectacular aerial shot of the Henan Coal Mine in China. Satellite shots can indicate the plant's emission and fuel stockpile levels
Aerial shots are used to monitor large areas of water and understand the impacts of building a new dam. Above, Itaipu Dam in Paraguay
A satellite shot of the world's largest tire graveyard in Sulaibiya, Kuwait, also made the shortlist for the best aerial photos of 2014
Satellite imagery is used for navigating in extremely densely populated areas and planning for growing neighborhoods. Pictured, Mexico City
The majestic-looking Kashagan oil project, which has become a prominent oil extraction scheme in the Caspian Sea, is owned by Kazakhstan
This high-resolution image was taken above the Syrian-Turkish border town of Kobane in November this year - where fierce fighting has taken place between resident Kurdish fighters and the invading ISIS militants
Aerial views also let mining companies monitor progress over time. Above, Bayan Obo Mining District, western Inner Mongolia, China
Geologists can save time and exploration costs by analysing imagery with shortwave infrared bands that identify specific minerals in order to focus their attention on the most promising areas. Above, a photo of the Rainbow Range of mountains, British Columbia, Canada
Saving San Diego via satellite: Aerial views, such as this one taken above San Diego County, California, on May 15 2014, were used to monitor the wildfires' progress and assess damage
Satellite shots are also a way of monitoring capacity and are used to determine the type and number of shipping containers being held in Garden City, Georgia, USA, above
Smoke can obscure the view of those on the ground responding to events such as fires and volcanoes, making satellite imagery crucial. Above, smoke rises from the crater of Mount Sinabung, Indonesia, in January 2014
Satellite photographs can also be used to enhance experiences - giving attendees of Glastonbury an astonishing aerial view of the festival
Satellite imagery of operational mines, such as The Diavikk Diamond Mine in Canada, (pictured) allows for environmental impact assessment
The photo, taken in March this year, was shortlisted to highlight the affect of climate change on the Nordenskjold Basin in Antarctica
This dramatic photo captures a commercial offshore oil development in the Arctic - the Prirazlomnaya Oil Platform, owned by Russia
Best aerial shots of 2014 | Daily Mail Online
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