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Peruse our selection of remote sensing and Earth science imagery below.
The graphic element for the 50th anniversary celebration of USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, located near Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The graphic element for the 50th anniversary celebration of USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, located near Sioux Falls, South Dakota
This is the title card for the "Bulk Download Web Application" video. This is a tool that allows for bulk downloads of scenes and data from EarthExplorer.
This is the title card for the "Bulk Download Web Application" video. This is a tool that allows for bulk downloads of scenes and data from EarthExplorer.
USGS LCMAP wordle art map image for LCMAP and LC Next news release. Figure caption: Research, policy, and planning uses of the National Land Cover Database.
USGS LCMAP wordle art map image for LCMAP and LC Next news release. Figure caption: Research, policy, and planning uses of the National Land Cover Database.
Anderson Level II Land Cover over northern Atlanta, Georgia from 1985 to 2020.
Anderson Level II Land Cover over northern Atlanta, Georgia from 1985 to 2020.
Landsat 9 image showing Washington D.C. on April 9, 2023. The image is shown using the Red, Green and Blue bands (Bands 4,3,2), combining these three bands produces a natural color view of the area. The image was then sharpened using the panchromatic band (Band 8) which has a higher resolution than the other bands (15 meters compared to 30 meters).
Landsat 9 image showing Washington D.C. on April 9, 2023. The image is shown using the Red, Green and Blue bands (Bands 4,3,2), combining these three bands produces a natural color view of the area. The image was then sharpened using the panchromatic band (Band 8) which has a higher resolution than the other bands (15 meters compared to 30 meters).
This image of Lake Tahoe, California displays the landscape's vegetation properties in shades of red. This image was created using Bands 5,4, and 3 from data acquired by Landsat 8 on February 13, 2022.
This image of Lake Tahoe, California displays the landscape's vegetation properties in shades of red. This image was created using Bands 5,4, and 3 from data acquired by Landsat 8 on February 13, 2022.
The Landsat Fractional Snow Covered Area (fSCA) product provides per-pixel fractional snow cover maps that indicate the percentage of a pixel covered by snow.
The Landsat Fractional Snow Covered Area (fSCA) product provides per-pixel fractional snow cover maps that indicate the percentage of a pixel covered by snow.
This is the thumbnail image for an Image of the Week about a 2023 update of the Brunt Ice Shelf event.
This is the thumbnail image for an Image of the Week about a 2023 update of the Brunt Ice Shelf event.
Children play with 12’x12′ interactive floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation, created from Landsat satellite imagery by Earth observation education partner, AmericaView during the Nihima Nahasdzáán−The Art of Mother Earth Gallery Event.
Children play with 12’x12′ interactive floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation, created from Landsat satellite imagery by Earth observation education partner, AmericaView during the Nihima Nahasdzáán−The Art of Mother Earth Gallery Event.
eVIIRS Global NDVI, 10-Day Composite, April 1 - April 10, 2023. Entity ID: EVGNDVIS20230401202304101
eVIIRS Global NDVI, 10-Day Composite, April 1 - April 10, 2023. Entity ID: EVGNDVIS20230401202304101
eVIIRS Global NDWI, 10-Day Composite, April 1, 2023 - April 10, 2023. Entity ID: EVGNDWIS20230401202304101
eVIIRS Global NDWI, 10-Day Composite, April 1, 2023 - April 10, 2023. Entity ID: EVGNDWIS20230401202304101
32 satellite images are vying for the coveted title of Earthshot. See the images and download your bracket here:
https://geonarrative.usgs.gov/earthshots-tournament/
32 satellite images are vying for the coveted title of Earthshot. See the images and download your bracket here:
https://geonarrative.usgs.gov/earthshots-tournament/
A Landsat Surface Reflectance (SR) Normalized Difference Index (NDVI) map of the San Joaquin Valley region of California on March 13, 2023.
A Landsat Surface Reflectance (SR) Normalized Difference Index (NDVI) map of the San Joaquin Valley region of California on March 13, 2023.
Use the filters on the right and the map tools to narrow down an area of interest with 10,000 products or less. After filtering, select the download icon in the bottom right corner.
Use the filters on the right and the map tools to narrow down an area of interest with 10,000 products or less. After filtering, select the download icon in the bottom right corner.
Image of the Week (IOW) Cheyenne Bottoms Dries Out thumbnail. Image of the Week highlights satellite and other remote sensing imagery from around the world.
Image of the Week (IOW) Cheyenne Bottoms Dries Out thumbnail. Image of the Week highlights satellite and other remote sensing imagery from around the world.
Use the filters on the right and the map tools to narrow down an area of interest with 10,000 products or less. After filtering, select the download icon in the bottom right corner.
Use the filters on the right and the map tools to narrow down an area of interest with 10,000 products or less. After filtering, select the download icon in the bottom right corner.
Scattered Landsat state mosaics, highlighting the "South Dakota."
Scattered Landsat state mosaics, highlighting the "South Dakota."
This is a new image for the Eyes on Earth webpage. To listen to the podcast, visit here: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/eros/eyes-earth
This is a new image for the Eyes on Earth webpage. To listen to the podcast, visit here: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/eros/eyes-earth
Pecora award 2023 flyer announcing call for nominations, due April 15, 2023. This image details the procedure for nominations, eligibility, and privacy statement. Visit this USGS page for eligibility requirements and the nomination process.
Pecora award 2023 flyer announcing call for nominations, due April 15, 2023. This image details the procedure for nominations, eligibility, and privacy statement. Visit this USGS page for eligibility requirements and the nomination process.
This is a new image for the Eyes on Earth webpage. To listen to the podcast, visit here: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/eros/eyes-earth
This is a new image for the Eyes on Earth webpage. To listen to the podcast, visit here: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/eros/eyes-earth
This is a new image for the Eyes on Earth webpage. To listen to the podcast, visit here: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/eros/eyes-earth
This is a new image for the Eyes on Earth webpage. To listen to the podcast, visit here: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/eros/eyes-earth