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Our multimedia gallery represents a collection of high-quality images, videos, webcams, posters, presentations, and documents produced by Core Science Systems.

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.

Primary uses of Landsat Data Unique Users
Primary uses of Landsat Data by Unique Users
Primary uses of Landsat Data by Unique Users
Primary uses of Landsat Data by Unique Users

In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses of "unique users" of Landsat data. 

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.

In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses of "unique users" of Landsat data. 

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.

Primary Uses of Landsat Data by Volume
Primary Uses of Landsat Data by Volume
Primary Uses of Landsat Data by Volume
Primary Uses of Landsat Data by Volume

In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses of Landsat data by volume. 

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.

In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses of Landsat data by volume. 

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.

Logos for United States agencies
LANDFIRE Partner Logos
LANDFIRE Partner Logos
LANDFIRE Partner Logos

LANDFIRE partner logos: Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and The Nature Conservancy

LANDFIRE partner logos: Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and The Nature Conservancy

A satellite picture of a lake with a spooky algae swirl
Pyramid Lake in Nevada with Algal Bloom
Pyramid Lake in Nevada with Algal Bloom
Pyramid Lake in Nevada with Algal Bloom

Pyramid Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in the state of Nevada, covering an area of about 188 square miles (487 square kilometers). Located entirely within the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation on the western margin of the Great Basin Desert, this deep terminal lake is widely regarded as a world class fishery.

Pyramid Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in the state of Nevada, covering an area of about 188 square miles (487 square kilometers). Located entirely within the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation on the western margin of the Great Basin Desert, this deep terminal lake is widely regarded as a world class fishery.

Videos

The 3D Hydrography Program at one year – what was accomplished in FY24, what is planned for FY25? thumbnail The 3D Hydrography Program at one year – what was accomplished in FY24, what is planned for FY25?
The 3D Hydrography Program at one year – what was accomplished in FY24, what is planned for FY25?
The 3D Hydrography Program at one year – what was accomplished in FY24, what is planned for FY25?

Federal Fiscal Year 2024 was the first full operational year for the 3D Hydrography Program. We made significant progress in a number of areas, publishing final versions of legacy products, and developing processes for the new program. This presentation will provide an overview of what was accomplished in FY24 and what is planned for FY25. 

Federal Fiscal Year 2024 was the first full operational year for the 3D Hydrography Program. We made significant progress in a number of areas, publishing final versions of legacy products, and developing processes for the new program. This presentation will provide an overview of what was accomplished in FY24 and what is planned for FY25. 

Illustration of a forest scene with a river running through, a bird prominent in front and a fish tail above the water A New Flow for the Klamath (Image of the Week)
A New Flow for the Klamath (Image of the Week)
A New Flow for the Klamath (Image of the Week)

The Klamath River, flowing from the high desert interior of Oregon and through the redwood forests of California, once produced large runs of salmon and trout. However, the construction of hydroelectric dams, beginning in 1918, blocked fish migration, encroached on Indigenous culture, and impacted water quality.

The Klamath River, flowing from the high desert interior of Oregon and through the redwood forests of California, once produced large runs of salmon and trout. However, the construction of hydroelectric dams, beginning in 1918, blocked fish migration, encroached on Indigenous culture, and impacted water quality.

USGS-NFHP Webinar - The National Map and the 3D Hydrography Program Thumbnail USGS-NFHP Webinar - The National Map and the 3D Hydrography Program
USGS-NFHP Webinar - The National Map and the 3D Hydrography Program
USGS-NFHP Webinar - The National Map and the 3D Hydrography Program

The USGS-NFHP Webinar on the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) and The National Map (TNM) provided a deep dive into the current state and future direction of USGS hydrography and elevation data, focusing on the replacement of legacy datasets with highly accurate, 3D-enabled data.

The USGS-NFHP Webinar on the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) and The National Map (TNM) provided a deep dive into the current state and future direction of USGS hydrography and elevation data, focusing on the replacement of legacy datasets with highly accurate, 3D-enabled data.

On the left, a title page with text in white; on the right, a woman standing in front of a world map Exploring EarthExplorer - Webinar, September 2024
Exploring EarthExplorer - Webinar, September 2024
Exploring EarthExplorer - Webinar, September 2024

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center maintains one of the largest civilian collection of images of the Earth’s land surface. At EROS, we study land change and produce land change data products used by researchers, resource managers, and policymakers across the nation and around the world.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center maintains one of the largest civilian collection of images of the Earth’s land surface. At EROS, we study land change and produce land change data products used by researchers, resource managers, and policymakers across the nation and around the world.

Title card of The National Map training video  Lesson 10k1 - Using LidarExplorer
Lesson 10k1 - Using LidarExplorer
Lesson 10k1 - Using LidarExplorer

This National Map training video is an introduction to using the LidarExplorer application to easily access lidar data and derived products. In LidarExplorer, you can search for lidar projects, digital elevation models, and lidar point cloud files to meet your needs.

This National Map training video is an introduction to using the LidarExplorer application to easily access lidar data and derived products. In LidarExplorer, you can search for lidar projects, digital elevation models, and lidar point cloud files to meet your needs.

A Statewide Hydraulic Modeling Tool for Stream Crossing Projects in Massachusetts Thumbnail A Statewide Hydraulic Modeling Tool for Stream Crossing Projects in Massachusetts
A Statewide Hydraulic Modeling Tool for Stream Crossing Projects in Massachusetts
A Statewide Hydraulic Modeling Tool for Stream Crossing Projects in Massachusetts

The U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMass Amherst), in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), began a series of studies in 2019 to develop a web-based statewide hydraulic modeling tool to provide preliminary culvert designs for stream-crossing projects in Massachusetts.

The U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMass Amherst), in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), began a series of studies in 2019 to develop a web-based statewide hydraulic modeling tool to provide preliminary culvert designs for stream-crossing projects in Massachusetts.

Audio

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD, showing photos of Jesslyn Brown and Jon Dewitz
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 126 – Annual NLCD
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 126 – Annual NLCD
Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD
Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD, showing photos of Jesslyn Brown and Jon Dewitz
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 126 – Annual NLCD
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 126 – Annual NLCD
Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the latest release of the National Land Cover Database (NLCD). More than just a map, NLCD is a stack of maps—a database. It has long been the foundational land cover source for scientists, resource managers, and decision-makers across the United States, and now the next generation of USGS land cover mapping is here.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD, showing photos of Jesslyn Brown and Jon Dewitz
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 126 – Annual NLCD
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 126 – Annual NLCD

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the latest release of the National Land Cover Database (NLCD). More than just a map, NLCD is a stack of maps—a database. It has long been the foundational land cover source for scientists, resource managers, and decision-makers across the United States, and now the next generation of USGS land cover mapping is here.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20, showing photos episode guests
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20
Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20
Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20, showing photos episode guests
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20
Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the Landscape Fire and Resource Management Planning Tools (LANDFIRE) project, which is commemorating its 20th year of providing geospatial data to support natural resource management and wildland fire planning. LANDFIRE brings a lot of data together, over 30 data products, into one place.

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the Landscape Fire and Resource Management Planning Tools (LANDFIRE) project, which is commemorating its 20th year of providing geospatial data to support natural resource management and wildland fire planning. LANDFIRE brings a lot of data together, over 30 data products, into one place.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah, showing a photo of Jim Lutz
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah, showing a photo of Jim Lutz
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk to forest ecologist Jim Lutz about the effort to map fires in Utah. Fire research in the West is dominated by the study of large fires, but the forests in Utah are different. Utah typically does not have a lot of large fires as other western states do.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah, showing a photo of Jim Lutz
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk to forest ecologist Jim Lutz about the effort to map fires in Utah. Fire research in the West is dominated by the study of large fires, but the forests in Utah are different. Utah typically does not have a lot of large fires as other western states do.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping, showing a photo of Jeff Danielson
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping, showing a photo of Jeff Danielson
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping

This Eyes on Earth episode is the third in our series on using Landsat for coastal studies. We talk to physical geographer Jeff Danielson about bathymetry and how it is critical for coastal modeling. Bathymetry captures the shape of underwater topography, and satellite-derived bathymetry helps fill in areas where there are data gaps.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping, showing a photo of Jeff Danielson
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping

This Eyes on Earth episode is the third in our series on using Landsat for coastal studies. We talk to physical geographer Jeff Danielson about bathymetry and how it is critical for coastal modeling. Bathymetry captures the shape of underwater topography, and satellite-derived bathymetry helps fill in areas where there are data gaps.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024, showing six interns
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024
Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024
Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024, showing six interns
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024
Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talked with some of the interns who worked at EROS this summer. They shared their experiences learning about the cloud, AI, wildland fire research, terrestrial lidar scanning, and more. The common theme among them was recognizing the value of the EROS mission and noticing the passion their co-workers demonstrated in their work.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024, showing six interns
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talked with some of the interns who worked at EROS this summer. They shared their experiences learning about the cloud, AI, wildland fire research, terrestrial lidar scanning, and more. The common theme among them was recognizing the value of the EROS mission and noticing the passion their co-workers demonstrated in their work.

Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline showing guest Robbi Bishop-Taylor
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline
Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline
Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline
Thumbnail image for Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline showing guest Robbi Bishop-Taylor
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline
Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline
Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline

This episode of Eyes on Earth is the second in a series about how Landsat is helping researchers study coastal changes. The first one was about mapping changes to beaches in California and using Landsat to create models to predict how the coastline may change in the future because of sea level rise and coastal erosion.

This episode of Eyes on Earth is the second in a series about how Landsat is helping researchers study coastal changes. The first one was about mapping changes to beaches in California and using Landsat to create models to predict how the coastline may change in the future because of sea level rise and coastal erosion.

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