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Landsat image of the California Caldor Fire, August 14, 2021
Landsat Image of California Caldor Fire - August 14, 2021
Landsat Image of California Caldor Fire - August 14, 2021
Landsat Image of California Caldor Fire - August 14, 2021

The Caldor Fire in California started on August 14, 2021 and quickly spread in high winds. The fire expanded toward the Lake Tahoe area as residents evacuated. Landsat image was captured on August 21, the 8th day. Landsat 8's near-infrared and shortwave infrared bands reveal active fire, burn scars, and smoke.

The Caldor Fire in California started on August 14, 2021 and quickly spread in high winds. The fire expanded toward the Lake Tahoe area as residents evacuated. Landsat image was captured on August 21, the 8th day. Landsat 8's near-infrared and shortwave infrared bands reveal active fire, burn scars, and smoke.

Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Burned Area Science Product
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Burned Area Science Product showing the Bootleg Fire in Oregon
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Burned Area Science Product showing the Bootleg Fire in Oregon
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Burned Area Science Product showing the Bootleg Fire in Oregon

Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Burned Area Science Product showing the Bootleg Fire in Oregon on July 11, 2021 for tile h006V010. Left: Landsat 8 Collection 2 U.S. Analysis Ready Data Surface Reflectance image (Bands 6,5,4), Middle: Burn Classification (BC), and Right: Burn Probability (BP).

LCMAP CCDC Primary Land Cover (LCPRI) product over Hawaii for product year 2020
LCMAP CCDC Primary Land Cover (LCPRI) product over Hawaii for product year 2020
LCMAP CCDC Primary Land Cover (LCPRI) product over Hawaii for product year 2020
LCMAP CCDC Primary Land Cover (LCPRI) product over Hawaii for product year 2020

The Primary Land Cover (LCPRI) product over Hawaii for product year 2020. LCPRI shows the most likely thematic, classified land cover class on July 1 of the current year.

Landsat 8 Surface Reflectance image off the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland
Landsat 8 Images Labrador
Landsat 8 Images Labrador
Landsat 8 Images Labrador

Landsat 8 Surface Reflectance image of the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland

Path 5 Row 23

Date acquired 20210216

Landsat 8 Surface Reflectance image of the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland

Path 5 Row 23

Date acquired 20210216

Hawaii Landsat State Mosaic
Hawaii Landsat State Mosaic
Hawaii Landsat State Mosaic
Hawaii Landsat State Mosaic

The state of Hawaii consists of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and Hawaii. From east to west, Hawaii is the widest state in the country.

Capital Honolulu

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 1,455,271

The state of Hawaii consists of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and Hawaii. From east to west, Hawaii is the widest state in the country.

Capital Honolulu

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 1,455,271

A map image with hues of yellows, greens and blues
Map image of 2020 annual evapotranspiration (ET) in the Modesto, California, area
Map image of 2020 annual evapotranspiration (ET) in the Modesto, California, area
Map image of 2020 annual evapotranspiration (ET) in the Modesto, California, area

Map image of 2020 annual actual evapotranspiration (ETa) in the Modesto, California, area, as determined by the SSEBop ET model from the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. Urban and other developed areas tend to have less evapotranspiration than fields and other vegetative areas.

Map image of 2020 annual actual evapotranspiration (ETa) in the Modesto, California, area, as determined by the SSEBop ET model from the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. Urban and other developed areas tend to have less evapotranspiration than fields and other vegetative areas.

Landsat 8 image of Qaidam Basin, China
Landsat 8 image of Qaidam Basin, China
Landsat 8 image of Qaidam Basin, China
Landsat 8 image of Qaidam Basin, China

Featured Landsat Image: Qaidam Basin, China. Landsat 8 image from Path 139 Row 034 acquired on Date 22 October 2020. Shown as a pan-sharpened (Band 8) natural color image using the red, green and blue bands (Bands 4, 3, 2)

Featured Landsat Image: Qaidam Basin, China. Landsat 8 image from Path 139 Row 034 acquired on Date 22 October 2020. Shown as a pan-sharpened (Band 8) natural color image using the red, green and blue bands (Bands 4, 3, 2)

Example of the Landsat 7 ETM+ Collection 2 level-2 science products
Example of the Landsat 7 ETM+ Collection 2 level-2 science products
Example of the Landsat 7 ETM+ Collection 2 level-2 science products
Example of the Landsat 7 ETM+ Collection 2 level-2 science products

Example of the Landsat 7 ETM+ Collection 2 level-2 science products. Left: Landsat 7 level-2 surface reflectance image. Right: Landsat 7 level-2 surface temperature image. The data was acquired on August 19, 2020 (path 179 row 28).

Example of the Landsat 7 ETM+ Collection 2 level-2 science products. Left: Landsat 7 level-2 surface reflectance image. Right: Landsat 7 level-2 surface temperature image. The data was acquired on August 19, 2020 (path 179 row 28).

Landsat 8 image showing Lakes Everard and Harry in S. Australia
Landsat 8 image showing Lakes Everard and Harry in S. Australia
Landsat 8 image showing Lakes Everard and Harry in S. Australia
Landsat 8 image showing Lakes Everard and Harry in S. Australia

Example of the Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS Collection 2 level-1 product. This Landsat 8 image was acquired on August 18, 2020 over Lake Everard and Lake Harry in southern Australia and is shown as a false color composite using the shortwave infrared, near infrared, and red bands (bands 6,5,4).

Example of the Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS Collection 2 level-1 product. This Landsat 8 image was acquired on August 18, 2020 over Lake Everard and Lake Harry in southern Australia and is shown as a false color composite using the shortwave infrared, near infrared, and red bands (bands 6,5,4).

Landsat 8 image of SCU Complex Fire
SCU Complex Fire - After
SCU Complex Fire - After
Landsat 8 image of Phoenix, Arizona
Landsat 8 image of Phoenix, Arizona
Landsat 8 image of Phoenix, Arizona
Landsat 8 image of Phoenix, Arizona

Landsat 8 image of Phoenix, Arizona, acquired on January 13, 2020 (Path 37 Row 36).  This false color image uses the short-wave infrared, near infrared, and red bands (bands 6, 5, 4) to display the data.

For more information about Landsat, please visit www.usgs.gov/Landsat

Landsat 8 image of Phoenix, Arizona, acquired on January 13, 2020 (Path 37 Row 36).  This false color image uses the short-wave infrared, near infrared, and red bands (bands 6, 5, 4) to display the data.

For more information about Landsat, please visit www.usgs.gov/Landsat

Florida Landsat State Mosaic
Florida Landsat State Mosaic
Florida Landsat State Mosaic
Florida Landsat State Mosaic

Founded by the Spanish in 1565, St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest settlement of European origin in the United States. The Spanish fortress of Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine was built from 1672-1695 and is made of coquina, a soft, impact-absorbing stone composed of sea shells.

Capital Tallahassee

Founded by the Spanish in 1565, St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest settlement of European origin in the United States. The Spanish fortress of Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine was built from 1672-1695 and is made of coquina, a soft, impact-absorbing stone composed of sea shells.

Capital Tallahassee

Georgia Landsat State Mosaic
Georgia Landsat State Mosaic
Georgia Landsat State Mosaic
Georgia Landsat State Mosaic

Georgia is home to Okefenokee Swamp, a unique area of primitive wetland that provides sanctuary for hundreds of species of birds and wildlife, including several endangered species.

Capital Atlanta

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 10,711,908

Georgia is home to Okefenokee Swamp, a unique area of primitive wetland that provides sanctuary for hundreds of species of birds and wildlife, including several endangered species.

Capital Atlanta

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 10,711,908

Idaho Landsat State Mosaic
Idaho Landsat State Mosaic
Idaho Landsat State Mosaic
Idaho Landsat State Mosaic

Idaho grows more potatoes than any other U.S. growing region, annually producing about 30 percent of U.S. fall production. Warm, sunny days, cool nights, and water from melting snow in nearby mountains make the perfect combination for growing them.

Capital Boise

Image Source Landsat 8

Idaho grows more potatoes than any other U.S. growing region, annually producing about 30 percent of U.S. fall production. Warm, sunny days, cool nights, and water from melting snow in nearby mountains make the perfect combination for growing them.

Capital Boise

Image Source Landsat 8

Iowa Landsat State Mosaic
Iowa Landsat State Mosaic
Iowa Landsat State Mosaic
Iowa Landsat State Mosaic

Iowa gets its name from an Indian word meaning “land between two rivers.” It is the only state whose east and west borders are entirely formed by water: the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.

Capital Des Moines

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 3,190,369

Iowa gets its name from an Indian word meaning “land between two rivers.” It is the only state whose east and west borders are entirely formed by water: the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.

Capital Des Moines

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 3,190,369

Kentucky Landsat State Mosaic
Kentucky Landsat State Mosaic
Kentucky Landsat State Mosaic
Kentucky Landsat State Mosaic

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky is the world’s longest cave system, with more than 400 miles explored. Tours of Mammoth Cave have been given since 1816.

Capital Frankfort

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 4,505,836

Number of Pixels 116,287,675

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky is the world’s longest cave system, with more than 400 miles explored. Tours of Mammoth Cave have been given since 1816.

Capital Frankfort

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 4,505,836

Number of Pixels 116,287,675

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