32 satellite images are vying for the coveted title of Earthshot. See the images and download your bracket here:
https://geonarrative.usgs.gov/earthshots-tournament/
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The National Land Imaging Program supports a variety of geospatial data programs and projects, including the USGS Landsat Program. Browse the images below to see some of the imagery produced using NLI-supported data sources.
32 satellite images are vying for the coveted title of Earthshot. See the images and download your bracket here:
https://geonarrative.usgs.gov/earthshots-tournament/
32 satellite images are vying for the coveted title of Earthshot. See the images and download your bracket here:
https://geonarrative.usgs.gov/earthshots-tournament/
A Landsat Surface Reflectance (SR) Normalized Difference Index (NDVI) map of the San Joaquin Valley region of California on March 13, 2023.
A Landsat Surface Reflectance (SR) Normalized Difference Index (NDVI) map of the San Joaquin Valley region of California on March 13, 2023.
Use the filters on the right and the map tools to narrow down an area of interest with 10,000 products or less. After filtering, select the download icon in the bottom right corner.
Use the filters on the right and the map tools to narrow down an area of interest with 10,000 products or less. After filtering, select the download icon in the bottom right corner.
Image of the Week (IOW) Cheyenne Bottoms Dries Out thumbnail. Image of the Week highlights satellite and other remote sensing imagery from around the world.
Image of the Week (IOW) Cheyenne Bottoms Dries Out thumbnail. Image of the Week highlights satellite and other remote sensing imagery from around the world.
Select the "Download" button in the top right corner to download the filtered results from the map.
Select the "Download" button in the top right corner to download the filtered results from the map.
From the download options select "Data." If the "Data" option is grayed out, filter out more products. Use "Data" from the downloads options instead of "Crosstab" to obtain individual product information from the filtered results.
From the download options select "Data." If the "Data" option is grayed out, filter out more products. Use "Data" from the downloads options instead of "Crosstab" to obtain individual product information from the filtered results.
The Richat Structure, also known as the Eye of the Sahara, is a prominent circular geological formation in the Sahara Desert. The formation stretches across a 40 km-wide region in Mauritania in Northwest Africa.
This mosaic of the Richat Structure and surrounding area was creating using four natural color Landsat 9 images (Bands 4,3,2):
The Richat Structure, also known as the Eye of the Sahara, is a prominent circular geological formation in the Sahara Desert. The formation stretches across a 40 km-wide region in Mauritania in Northwest Africa.
This mosaic of the Richat Structure and surrounding area was creating using four natural color Landsat 9 images (Bands 4,3,2):
Pecora award 2023 flyer announcing call for nominations, due April 15, 2023. This image details the procedure for nominations, eligibility, and privacy statement. Visit this USGS page for eligibility requirements and the nomination process.
Pecora award 2023 flyer announcing call for nominations, due April 15, 2023. This image details the procedure for nominations, eligibility, and privacy statement. Visit this USGS page for eligibility requirements and the nomination process.
A New RCMAP Factsheet is available. View it here: https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/fs20233004
A New RCMAP Factsheet is available. View it here: https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/fs20233004
This Landsat 8 image of a portion of the Central Coast of California (WRS2 Path 43 Row 35) was acquired on January 31, 2023. Bands 6,5,4
This Landsat 8 image of a portion of the Central Coast of California (WRS2 Path 43 Row 35) was acquired on January 31, 2023. Bands 6,5,4
This graphic shows additional tiles available for Collection 2 U.S. Analysis Ready Data (ARD) when compared to Collection 1 U.S. ARD for the same period (1982-2021).
This graphic shows additional tiles available for Collection 2 U.S. Analysis Ready Data (ARD) when compared to Collection 1 U.S. ARD for the same period (1982-2021).
This natural color Landsat 8 image of the Sacramento Valley area shows the impacts of the relentless rains that impacted the area during the end of December and into the New Year. Turbid river water, saturated fields, and rising reservoirs can be seen near Stockton and Sacramento.
This natural color Landsat 8 image of the Sacramento Valley area shows the impacts of the relentless rains that impacted the area during the end of December and into the New Year. Turbid river water, saturated fields, and rising reservoirs can be seen near Stockton and Sacramento.
In the right wintry conditions, an ice bridge forms between the Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait. Theoretically, this is the only place where you can walk from Russia to the United States (and vice versa), however travel between one Diomede to the other is strictly forbidden.
In the right wintry conditions, an ice bridge forms between the Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait. Theoretically, this is the only place where you can walk from Russia to the United States (and vice versa), however travel between one Diomede to the other is strictly forbidden.
Nine consecutive rainstorms have poured on California since December 26, 2022, after three years of intensive drought.
Nine consecutive rainstorms have poured on California since December 26, 2022, after three years of intensive drought.
This graphic displays the millions of Landsat Level-1 downloads, from 2008 to December 2022.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
This graphic displays the millions of Landsat Level-1 downloads, from 2008 to December 2022.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
Last year was monumental for the program, including celebrating its 50-year anniversary, transitioning a fully operational Landsat 9 to the USGS team, and extending the Landsat 7 science mission. In addition to these major events, we have included an interactive map showcasing events Landsat satellites captured this year from around the world.
Last year was monumental for the program, including celebrating its 50-year anniversary, transitioning a fully operational Landsat 9 to the USGS team, and extending the Landsat 7 science mission. In addition to these major events, we have included an interactive map showcasing events Landsat satellites captured this year from around the world.
Landsat Next will be "super-spectral" adding 15 new bands to support emerging user applications—for a total of 26 spectral bands.
Image credit: NASA Landsat Communication and Public Engagement Team
Landsat Next will be "super-spectral" adding 15 new bands to support emerging user applications—for a total of 26 spectral bands.
Image credit: NASA Landsat Communication and Public Engagement Team
This illustration shows the spectral bands of the sensors onboard Landsat 8 and Landsat 9, compared to those of Landsat Next.
This illustration shows the spectral bands of the sensors onboard Landsat 8 and Landsat 9, compared to those of Landsat Next.
The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States, is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide—about 2 ½ times as big as Rhode Island. Even though it is a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico has its own Olympic team. The largest islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands are St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John.
The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States, is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide—about 2 ½ times as big as Rhode Island. Even though it is a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico has its own Olympic team. The largest islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands are St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John.
Alaska has 17 of the 20 highest peaks in the United States. Denali is the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet above sea level. Denali, the native name for the mountain, means “The Great One.”
Capital Juneau
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 733,391
Alaska has 17 of the 20 highest peaks in the United States. Denali is the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet above sea level. Denali, the native name for the mountain, means “The Great One.”
Capital Juneau
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 733,391
This natural color Landsat 9 image (Bands 4|3|2) was acquired on December 13, 2022 and shows the Sacramento Valley and surrounding area.
This natural color Landsat 9 image (Bands 4|3|2) was acquired on December 13, 2022 and shows the Sacramento Valley and surrounding area.