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Peruse our selection of remote sensing and Earth science imagery below.
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
A New RCMAP Factsheet is available. View it here: https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/fs20233004
A New RCMAP Factsheet is available. View it here: https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/fs20233004
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
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.
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Landsat 9 captured a rare snowfall in China’s Taklimakan Desert on January 18, 2023. This image uses the shortwave infrared, near infrared, and red bands (B 6|5|4) to highlight the stark contrast between the desert sand and the snow-covered dunes. The sand appears reddish, while the snow is blue.
Landsat 9 captured a rare snowfall in China’s Taklimakan Desert on January 18, 2023. This image uses the shortwave infrared, near infrared, and red bands (B 6|5|4) to highlight the stark contrast between the desert sand and the snow-covered dunes. The sand appears reddish, while the snow is blue.
The EROS Center has a long hallway with a rotating globe in the center. Along the walls there are descriptions about the role of Landsat.
The EROS Center has a long hallway with a rotating globe in the center. Along the walls there are descriptions about the role of Landsat.
This is an image of the EROS Library located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visit the library webpage here.
This is an image of the EROS Library located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visit the library webpage here.
This is an image of the EROS Library located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visit the Library Webpage here.
This is an image of the EROS Library located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visit the Library Webpage here.
The EROS Auditorium is frequently used for staff meetings, tours, and other events.
The EROS Auditorium is frequently used for staff meetings, tours, and other events.
These books are from the USGS EROS Library. Highlighted on the spine of one of the books is Thomas R. Loveland’s name.
These books are from the USGS EROS Library. Highlighted on the spine of one of the books is Thomas R. Loveland’s name.
This is an image of the EROS Lobby located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Plan your tour at EROS here.
This is an image of the EROS Lobby located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Plan your tour at EROS here.
This is a picture of a puzzle piece cut out. Landsat puzzles can be found in the Remote Sensing Classroom: https://eros.usgs.gov/remote-sensing-classroom
This is a picture of a puzzle piece cut out. Landsat puzzles can be found in the Remote Sensing Classroom: https://eros.usgs.gov/remote-sensing-classroom
The surface of the Earth is always changing. Some changes like earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and landslides happen quickly and other changes, such as most erosional processes, happen slowly over time. It’s often hard to see these changes from ground level.
The surface of the Earth is always changing. Some changes like earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and landslides happen quickly and other changes, such as most erosional processes, happen slowly over time. It’s often hard to see these changes from ground level.