Time lapse images showing land change in a Texas mining area

By Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center September 2, 2026

Landsat satellite images showing land changes from progression and reclamation of mining area in Texas

Detailed Description

Time lapse of Landsat images showing land change in a Texas mining area from 1972 to 2015.
A: active mining; B: pre-reclamation; C: reclamation activities; D: post reclamation

More details about this image can be found in the Identifying and Characterizing Mine Features in Texas article that is featured in the 2025 Department of Interior Remote Sensing Activities report.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.