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Images

Graph of Landsat L1 Products Available in EarthExplorer
Available Landsat Level-1 Products
Available Landsat Level-1 Products
Available Landsat Level-1 Products

This graph shows the number of Landsat Collection 2 Level-1 scene-based products that are available for download from the USGS Archive. Please note that data from earlier Landsat missions, even those that have ended, continues to be added to the archive through the Landsat Global Archive Consolidation (LGAC) program.

This graph shows the number of Landsat Collection 2 Level-1 scene-based products that are available for download from the USGS Archive. Please note that data from earlier Landsat missions, even those that have ended, continues to be added to the archive through the Landsat Global Archive Consolidation (LGAC) program.

Graphic showing the available Landsat Level-2 science Products
Available Landsat Level-2 Science Products
Available Landsat Level-2 Science Products
Available Landsat Level-2 Science Products

This graphic displays the number of Landsat Collection 2 Level-2 scene-based science products that are available for download from the USGS Archive. Level-2 science products were first introduced with the Collection 2 release in December, 2020. The Level-2 Science Product includes surface reflection and surface temperature data.

This graphic displays the number of Landsat Collection 2 Level-2 scene-based science products that are available for download from the USGS Archive. Level-2 science products were first introduced with the Collection 2 release in December, 2020. The Level-2 Science Product includes surface reflection and surface temperature data.

3D Hydrography Program FY25 Partnerships in Alaska
3D Hydrography Program FY25 Partnerships in Alaska
3D Hydrography Program FY25 Partnerships in Alaska
3D Hydrography Program FY25 Partnerships in Alaska

This map of Alaska shows geographic extent of the first-ever nationally consistent hydrography data acquired from high-resolution 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data. FY25 projects are the result of ongoing Federal coordination via the 3DHP Working Group and the Alaska Mapping Initiative.

 

Explanation

 

This map of Alaska shows geographic extent of the first-ever nationally consistent hydrography data acquired from high-resolution 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data. FY25 projects are the result of ongoing Federal coordination via the 3DHP Working Group and the Alaska Mapping Initiative.

 

Explanation

 

OnDemand - 100K - BND - State - Label
OnDemand - 100K - BND - State - Label
OnDemand - 100K - BND - State - Label
OnDemand - 100K - BND - State - Label

A primary governmental division of the United States or a United States jurisdiction that is neither a part of one of the several States nor a federal district (for example, the United States Virgin Islands).

A primary governmental division of the United States or a United States jurisdiction that is neither a part of one of the several States nor a federal district (for example, the United States Virgin Islands).

A smartphone screenshot of the new USGS Cooperative National Geologic Map web tool showing its mobile friendly
The USGS Cooperative National Geologic Map on a smartphone
The USGS Cooperative National Geologic Map on a smartphone
A simulated picture of a smartphone showing the new USGS Cooperative National Geologic Map web tool
The USGS Cooperative National Geologic Map on smartphone
The USGS Cooperative National Geologic Map on smartphone

Videos

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Visualizing Rangeland Change with RCMAP Data
Visualizing Rangeland Change with RCMAP Data

Rangeland managers need information on the current vegetation condition and how the landscape has changed through time. To address this need, scientists from the USGS and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) developed the Rangeland Condition Monitoring Assessment and Projection (RCMAP) project. These data classify western U.S.

Rangeland managers need information on the current vegetation condition and how the landscape has changed through time. To address this need, scientists from the USGS and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) developed the Rangeland Condition Monitoring Assessment and Projection (RCMAP) project. These data classify western U.S.

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Greek Island Wildfire (Image of the Week)
Greek Island Wildfire (Image of the Week)

Greek firefighters battled a wildfire on the Greek island of Zakynthos in August 2025, one of many late summer fires in the Ionian Islands. Landsat 8 captured smoke, ash, burn scar, and thermal perimeter activity on August 12 in natural color and false color infrared.

Greek firefighters battled a wildfire on the Greek island of Zakynthos in August 2025, one of many late summer fires in the Ionian Islands. Landsat 8 captured smoke, ash, burn scar, and thermal perimeter activity on August 12 in natural color and false color infrared.

Overhead view taken by drone of a USGS fieldwork site in Moab with multiple cars and a tent shelter Overhead view taken by drone of a USGS fieldwork site in Moab with multiple cars and a tent shelter
B-Roll: Field and drone remote sensing operations near Moab, Utah – May 2025
B-Roll: Field and drone remote sensing operations near Moab, Utah – May 2025

In May 2025, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO) collected uncrewed aircraft system (UAS, also known as drone) data to support a collaborative field campaign led by Sasha Reed of the Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) and Miguel Villarreal of the Western Geographic Science Center (WGSC) near Moab, Utah.

In May 2025, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO) collected uncrewed aircraft system (UAS, also known as drone) data to support a collaborative field campaign led by Sasha Reed of the Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) and Miguel Villarreal of the Western Geographic Science Center (WGSC) near Moab, Utah.

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Grand Canyon Megafire (Image of the Week)
Grand Canyon Megafire (Image of the Week)

Multiple Landsat passes have captured the growth of the Dragon Bravo Fire in Kaibab National Forest near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

On July 13, it destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. Dozens of other buildings have also been destroyed. As of August 15, the fire is 56% contained.

Multiple Landsat passes have captured the growth of the Dragon Bravo Fire in Kaibab National Forest near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

On July 13, it destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. Dozens of other buildings have also been destroyed. As of August 15, the fire is 56% contained.

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FY26 3DNTM Data Collaboration Announcement Informational Webinar
FY26 3DNTM Data Collaboration Announcement Informational Webinar

The informational webinar for the Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM) Data Collaboration Announcement was held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1pm ET. The USGS provided an overview of the application process followed by a Q&A session. 

More Information: 

The informational webinar for the Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM) Data Collaboration Announcement was held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1pm ET. The USGS provided an overview of the application process followed by a Q&A session. 

More Information: 

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July 22, 2025 USGS Hydrography Community Call
July 22, 2025 USGS Hydrography Community Call

Steve Aichele, the National Geospatial Program Hydrography Management and Planning Lead, announced publication of the Holston River, TN hydrologic unit 10 (0601010403) in the 3D Hydrography Program web map services and provided update on HydroAdd planned release of the Beta version (August 2025) and version 1.0 (September 2025).  

Steve Aichele, the National Geospatial Program Hydrography Management and Planning Lead, announced publication of the Holston River, TN hydrologic unit 10 (0601010403) in the 3D Hydrography Program web map services and provided update on HydroAdd planned release of the Beta version (August 2025) and version 1.0 (September 2025).  

Audio

A background photo of a pool of water with a natural fountain in an area surrounded by evergreens, plus two men's mugshots
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth episode 137 about Yellowstone National Park
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth episode 137 about Yellowstone National Park
Eyes on Earth Episode 137 – Landsat Takes Yellowstone’s Temperature
Eyes on Earth Episode 137 – Landsat Takes Yellowstone’s Temperature
A background photo of a pool of water with a natural fountain in an area surrounded by evergreens, plus two men's mugshots
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth episode 137 about Yellowstone National Park
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth episode 137 about Yellowstone National Park
Eyes on Earth Episode 137 – Landsat Takes Yellowstone’s Temperature

The Yellowstone National Park area has more than 10,000 thermal features. And while Old Faithful is a pretty predictable geyser, some thermal features can change quite a bit. New ones can even pop up! Remote sensing provides a tool for monitoring them—especially the thermal infrared sensors (TIRS) on Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 satellites.

The Yellowstone National Park area has more than 10,000 thermal features. And while Old Faithful is a pretty predictable geyser, some thermal features can change quite a bit. New ones can even pop up! Remote sensing provides a tool for monitoring them—especially the thermal infrared sensors (TIRS) on Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 satellites.

A mountainside with sheep and tree trunks, plus mugshots of three men and a woman, plus a white title
Thumbnail image for EoE episode 135 - Exotic Annual Grasses and Sheep Grazing
Thumbnail image for EoE episode 135 - Exotic Annual Grasses and Sheep Grazing
Eyes on Earth Episode 135 – Exotic Annual Grasses and Sheep Grazing
Eyes on Earth Episode 135 – Exotic Annual Grasses and Sheep Grazing
A mountainside with sheep and tree trunks, plus mugshots of three men and a woman, plus a white title
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Eyes on Earth Episode 135 – Exotic Annual Grasses and Sheep Grazing

Exotic annual grasses, or EAGs, are invasive species. They outcompete native grasses. They are extremely flammable. And they are expanding into higher elevations. Targeted sheep grazing is one way to combat these invasive grasses, manage fire risk, and help restore native sagebrush in western states.

Exotic annual grasses, or EAGs, are invasive species. They outcompete native grasses. They are extremely flammable. And they are expanding into higher elevations. Targeted sheep grazing is one way to combat these invasive grasses, manage fire risk, and help restore native sagebrush in western states.

Two men are working with equipment in a grassy area with trees in the background
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 136 – The EROS Test Site
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 136 – The EROS Test Site
Eyes on Earth Episode 136 – The EROS Test Site
Eyes on Earth Episode 136 – The EROS Test Site
Two men are working with equipment in a grassy area with trees in the background
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 136 – The EROS Test Site
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 136 – The EROS Test Site
Eyes on Earth Episode 136 – The EROS Test Site

Landsat has been accurate and reliable for over 50 years because of the diligent calibration and validation work done by the team at EROS. One of the ways the team validates what they have so carefully calibrated is to take measurements on the ground while Landsat passes by overhead.

Landsat has been accurate and reliable for over 50 years because of the diligent calibration and validation work done by the team at EROS. One of the ways the team validates what they have so carefully calibrated is to take measurements on the ground while Landsat passes by overhead.

A man stands by a giant globe in a long hallway with skylights and a little white text on top
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 134 - Data Accuracy: The Calibration and Validation of Landsat
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 134 - Data Accuracy: The Calibration and Validation of Landsat
Eyes on Earth Episode 134 – Data Accuracy: The Calibration and Validation of Landsat
Eyes on Earth Episode 134 – Data Accuracy: The Calibration and Validation of Landsat
A man stands by a giant globe in a long hallway with skylights and a little white text on top
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Eyes on Earth Episode 134 – Data Accuracy: The Calibration and Validation of Landsat

Landsat is the longest-running, continuously operating record of Earth observations, and it’s the gold standard reference point that other civil and commercial satellite programs trust.

A black and white satellite image with several words in white on top, plus a color mugshot of a man
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 133 - Vietnam War Bomb Craters
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 133 - Vietnam War Bomb Craters
Eyes on Earth Episode 133 – Vietnam War Bomb Craters
Eyes on Earth Episode 133 – Vietnam War Bomb Craters
A black and white satellite image with several words in white on top, plus a color mugshot of a man
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 133 - Vietnam War Bomb Craters
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 133 - Vietnam War Bomb Craters
Eyes on Earth Episode 133 – Vietnam War Bomb Craters

Declassified spy satellite imagery, distributed by the USGS EROS Center, is finding fascinating uses since being made available to the public starting in the 1990s.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work, showing photos of the four guests
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work
Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work
Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work, showing photos of the four guests
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work
Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work

Eyes on Earth tackles artificial intelligence (AI) in a 2-part episode. AI is quickly becoming a necessary part of geospatial work at EROS, helping us efficiently do science to better manage our world. In Part 1, EROS Director Pete Doucette discusses AI and its current and upcoming impact on our work at EROS.

Eyes on Earth tackles artificial intelligence (AI) in a 2-part episode. AI is quickly becoming a necessary part of geospatial work at EROS, helping us efficiently do science to better manage our world. In Part 1, EROS Director Pete Doucette discusses AI and its current and upcoming impact on our work at EROS.

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