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Below you'll find the most recent news about EROS and USGS. Please contact Michelle Bouchard at mbouchard@usgs.gov for assistance with specific media questions and requests.

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Collaboration Advances Elevation Mapping

Collaboration Advances Elevation Mapping

We can know a place pretty well and still learn something from a map of it. A map showing terrain elevation including rivers and streams, for example...

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Landsat’s 12 Millionth Image Showcases Distinct Landscapes

Landsat’s 12 Millionth Image Showcases Distinct Landscapes

What do a large rare Earth element mine, a sprawling desert, volcanic cones and lava tubes, and irrigated farmland have in common? All these land...

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POSTPONED: Interruption to USGS EROS Product Distribution Jan 10-12, 2025

POSTPONED: Interruption to USGS EROS Product Distribution Jan 10-12, 2025

Due to current data support needs, the previously planned interruption originally scheduled for January 10-12, 2025, has been postponed. 

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Temporary Delay in Landsat Product Availability

Temporary Delay in Landsat Product Availability

We are currently experiencing an issue affecting the availability of some Landsat Level-1 and Level-2 products acquired from December 21, 2024, to the...

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2024 in Review: EROS Celebrates Annual NLCD, Landsat 7's 25-Year Mission

2024 in Review: EROS Celebrates Annual NLCD, Landsat 7's 25-Year Mission

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on some key achievements and experiences this year at the U.S. Geological Survey Earth Resources Observation and...

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2024 in Review: Highlighting the Best of Landsat

2024 in Review: Highlighting the Best of Landsat

In 2024, Landsat proved its worth once again with new land cover products and science contributions—and was validated by a report estimating the...

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Upcoming Maintenance to Interrupt USGS EROS Product Distribution

Upcoming Maintenance to Interrupt USGS EROS Product Distribution

Access to all data products distributed from the USGS EROS Center will be interrupted during these times: 

     - Monday, December 23, 2024: 7:00 am to...

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Annual NLCD Assessment: Phosphate Mining and Land Cover Change

Annual NLCD Assessment: Phosphate Mining and Land Cover Change

Populations around the world are increasing (US Census Bureau, 2023). As agriculture tries to keep up with feeding this growing population, the use of...

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USGS-NASA Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation

USGS-NASA Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recognize the contributions of satellite or aerial...

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Landsat Next and Emerging Applications to be Featured at AGU Annual Meeting

Landsat Next and Emerging Applications to be Featured at AGU Annual Meeting

The upcoming Landsat Next mission and emerging applications of Landsat will take center stage at the weeklong American Geophysical Union (AGU) Annual...

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