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By Landsat Missions
2021 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Over the past 50 years, Landsat has documented the evolving conditions of our planet. Using different electromagnetic wavelengths, earth-observing satellites can image the Earth from above. By comparing present-day imagery to past imagery, scientists can glean important information about what is happening on the Earth's surface.
The Landsat Science storymap provides examples of how Landsat is used when monitoring:
- Agriculture
- Fire
- Forest Management
- Glaciers and Ice
- Urban Development
- Volcanoes
- Water Quality
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.