Using extreme gradient boosting for predictive urban expansion analysis in Rustenburg, South Africa from 2000 to 2030

Abstract Since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa has experienced significant urban population growth, with major cities undergoing particularly rapid expansion. Understanding spatial urban expansion in developing cities, such as Rustenburg, is essential for sustainable infrastructure planni...

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Main Authors: Paidamwoyo Mhangara, Eskinder Gidey, Bruce Steadman Mayise
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-04304-w
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