This early Landsat 1 image, acquired on July 31, 1972, captures the Kennicott, Nabesna, and Barnard Glaciers in southeastern Alaska—just a week after the satellite’s launch. Using bands 6, 5, and 4, the image reveals glacial ice, rugged mountain terrain, and braided rivers within the Wrangell–St. Elias region.
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First Glimpse of Alaska’s Glaciers from Landsat
This early Landsat 1 image, acquired on July 31, 1972, captures the Kennicott, Nabesna, and Barnard Glaciers in southeastern Alaska—just a week after the satellite’s launch. Using bands 6, 5, and 4, the image reveals glacial ice, rugged mountain terrain, and braided rivers within the Wrangell–St. Elias region.
Landsat 1 views Alaska Fire
Within days of the launch, Landsat 1 acquired an image of an astounding 81,000-acre (327.8 square kilometers) fire burning in isolated, central Alaska. For the first time ever, scientists and resource management officials were able to see the full extent of damage from a fire in a single image while it was still burning.
Within days of the launch, Landsat 1 acquired an image of an astounding 81,000-acre (327.8 square kilometers) fire burning in isolated, central Alaska. For the first time ever, scientists and resource management officials were able to see the full extent of damage from a fire in a single image while it was still burning.
Landsat 1 First Light Image of Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, slid into Landsat 1's view on July 25, 1972. In this false-color image, shades of red indicate vegetated land and grays and whites are urban or rocky surfaces. The composite image is shown using the near-infrared, red and green bands (bands 7, 5, 4) at a 60 meter resolution.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, slid into Landsat 1's view on July 25, 1972. In this false-color image, shades of red indicate vegetated land and grays and whites are urban or rocky surfaces. The composite image is shown using the near-infrared, red and green bands (bands 7, 5, 4) at a 60 meter resolution.
William T. Pecora
Pecora, a geologist, served as director of the U.S. Geological Survey from 1965 to 1971 and as under secretary of the Department of the Interior from 1971 until his death in 1972. Pecora advocated for the potential of remote sensing for Earth observation and led the development of the Earth Resources Observation Systems program in 1966.
Pecora, a geologist, served as director of the U.S. Geological Survey from 1965 to 1971 and as under secretary of the Department of the Interior from 1971 until his death in 1972. Pecora advocated for the potential of remote sensing for Earth observation and led the development of the Earth Resources Observation Systems program in 1966.
Boxelder Bugs Gather on the Leaves of Hosta 4
Adult, immature, and nymph stage box elder bugs gather on the leaves of a hosta plant growing at the base of a silver maple tree. Adults have fully formed, mainly black wings.
Adult, immature, and nymph stage box elder bugs gather on the leaves of a hosta plant growing at the base of a silver maple tree. Adults have fully formed, mainly black wings.
Boxelder Bugs Gathers on the Leaves of Hosta
Immature adult, and nymph state box elder bugs gather on the ground in a residential garden under a silver maple tree.
Immature adult, and nymph state box elder bugs gather on the ground in a residential garden under a silver maple tree.
Red Mangrove and Mangrove Fern
Prop-roots of the red mangrove, and large mangrove ferns line the banks of a freshwater cenote or upwelling near a coastal marine estuary.
Prop-roots of the red mangrove, and large mangrove ferns line the banks of a freshwater cenote or upwelling near a coastal marine estuary.
Brown Pelican and Gulls Along Coast 1
Brown pelicans and gulls float and fly along a coastline.
Brown pelicans and gulls float and fly along a coastline.
Boxelder Bugs Gather on the Leaves of Hosta 8
Immature adult, and nymph state box elder bugs gather on the ground in a residential garden under a silver maple tree.
Immature adult, and nymph state box elder bugs gather on the ground in a residential garden under a silver maple tree.
Maroon Lake, Colorado
Maroon Lake located in Colorado
Boxelder Bugs Gather on the Leaves of Hosta
Adult, immature, and nymph stage box elder bugs gather on the leaves of a hosta plant growing at the base of a silver maple tree. Adults have fully formed, mainly black wings.
Adult, immature, and nymph stage box elder bugs gather on the leaves of a hosta plant growing at the base of a silver maple tree. Adults have fully formed, mainly black wings.
Boxelder Bugs Gather on the Leaves of Hosta
Adult, immature, and nymph stage box elder bugs gather on the leaves of a hosta plant growing at the base of a silver maple tree. Adults have fully formed, mainly black wings.
Adult, immature, and nymph stage box elder bugs gather on the leaves of a hosta plant growing at the base of a silver maple tree. Adults have fully formed, mainly black wings.
Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus)
A complete shell of a horseshoe crab lies in the tidal line on a beach among dried seaweeds.
A complete shell of a horseshoe crab lies in the tidal line on a beach among dried seaweeds.
Mexican Mojarra Fish (Cichlasoma urophthalmus)
Mexican mojarra fish swim around a submerged log in a freshwater upwelling or cenote that runs into a coastal estuary.
Mexican mojarra fish swim around a submerged log in a freshwater upwelling or cenote that runs into a coastal estuary.
Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)
Capybara rests in its enclosure in a zoological park, it's the world's largest rodent.
Capybara rests in its enclosure in a zoological park, it's the world's largest rodent.
Boxelder Bugs Gather on the Leaves of Hosta 1
Nymph stage box elder bugs gather on the leaves of a hosta plant.
Nymph stage box elder bugs gather on the leaves of a hosta plant.
Boxelder Bugs Gather on the Leaves of Hosta 2
Adult and nymph stage box elder bugs gather on the leaves of a hosta plant growing at the base of a silver maple tree. Adults have fully formed, mainly black wings.
Adult and nymph stage box elder bugs gather on the leaves of a hosta plant growing at the base of a silver maple tree. Adults have fully formed, mainly black wings.
Boxelder Bugs Gather on the Leaves of Hosta 3
Adult, immature, and nymph stage box elder bugs gather on the leaves of a hosta plant growing at the base of a silver maple tree. Adults have fully formed, mainly black wings.
Adult, immature, and nymph stage box elder bugs gather on the leaves of a hosta plant growing at the base of a silver maple tree. Adults have fully formed, mainly black wings.
Boxelder Bugs Gather on the Leaves of Hosta
Adult, immature adult, and nymph state box elder bugs gather on the ground in a residential garden under a silver maple tree.
Adult, immature adult, and nymph state box elder bugs gather on the ground in a residential garden under a silver maple tree.
Horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus)
A complete shell of a horseshoe crab lies in the tidal line on a beach among dried seaweeds.
A complete shell of a horseshoe crab lies in the tidal line on a beach among dried seaweeds.
Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle)
Prop roots of the red mangrove line the banks of a coastal marine estuary.
Prop roots of the red mangrove line the banks of a coastal marine estuary.