Two USGS scientists preparing to collect soils and measuring infiltration to quantify microbial, biogeochemical, and hydrological recovery 1 year after the 2021 Dixie Fire. They have been seasonally measuring soil recovery at 11 sites within the footprint of the Dixie Fire.
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Sampling Soil 1-year after the 2021 Dixie Fire
Two USGS scientists preparing to collect soils and measuring infiltration to quantify microbial, biogeochemical, and hydrological recovery 1 year after the 2021 Dixie Fire. They have been seasonally measuring soil recovery at 11 sites within the footprint of the Dixie Fire.
Composite Imagery v. Synthetic Imagery
Animated GIF depicting White Oak City, Alabama. On the left is composite imagery. On the right is synthetic imagery.
Animated GIF depicting White Oak City, Alabama. On the left is composite imagery. On the right is synthetic imagery.
Landsat 9 image of Hurricane Ian with Cuba
Landsat 9 image of Hurricane Ian as the eye of the storm passed north of Cuba on the morning of Tuesday, September 27, 2022. The image has the island boundary overlaid on it. Image credit: USGS EROS
Landsat 9 image of Hurricane Ian as the eye of the storm passed north of Cuba on the morning of Tuesday, September 27, 2022. The image has the island boundary overlaid on it. Image credit: USGS EROS
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This graphic shows the number of Landsat Level-1 scenes available for download from EarthExplorer.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
This graphic shows the number of Landsat Level-1 scenes available for download from EarthExplorer.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
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This graphic displays the number of Landsat Level-2 scenes available on Earth Explorer.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
This graphic displays the number of Landsat Level-2 scenes available on Earth Explorer.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
Earth Explorer Primary Uses August 2022
In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses 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 Landsat data.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
Collection 1 Datasets To Be Removed by End of 2022
By the end of December 2022, all Landsat Collection 1 data and science products will be removed from USGS data access platforms. This depreciation includes Level-1, Level-2, Level-3, and ESPA- related products. Collection 1 has not been updated with Landsat products since December 31, 2021.
By the end of December 2022, all Landsat Collection 1 data and science products will be removed from USGS data access platforms. This depreciation includes Level-1, Level-2, Level-3, and ESPA- related products. Collection 1 has not been updated with Landsat products since December 31, 2021.
Dynamic surface water maps of Canada from 1984 to 2019 Landsat satellite imagery
This paper presents dynamic surface water products over Canada from the first in a series of satellite sensors that will be used to develop a multi-sensor dynamic surface water monitoring system. The dataset uses 1984 to 2019 Landsat data to create annual water masks, inundation frequency and wetting/drying trends.
This paper presents dynamic surface water products over Canada from the first in a series of satellite sensors that will be used to develop a multi-sensor dynamic surface water monitoring system. The dataset uses 1984 to 2019 Landsat data to create annual water masks, inundation frequency and wetting/drying trends.
Landsat 9 Image of Kangerdlugssuaq Glacier, Greenland
Named after a Greenlandic word meaning “large fjord,” Kangerdlugssuaq Glacier is one of the largest tidewater outlet glaciers in Greenland. It flows from the fjord of the same name, the second largest found on the east side of the island. This false color Landsat 9 image was acquired July 29, 2022, using Bands 5|4|3.
Named after a Greenlandic word meaning “large fjord,” Kangerdlugssuaq Glacier is one of the largest tidewater outlet glaciers in Greenland. It flows from the fjord of the same name, the second largest found on the east side of the island. This false color Landsat 9 image was acquired July 29, 2022, using Bands 5|4|3.
Landsat Level-1 Scenes Available from EarthExplorer
This graphic shows the number of Landsat Level-1 scenes available for download from EarthExplorer.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
This graphic shows the number of Landsat Level-1 scenes available for download from EarthExplorer.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
Landsat Level-2 Scenes Available on Earth Explorer
This graphic displays the number of Landsat Level-2 scenes available on Earth Explorer.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
This graphic displays the number of Landsat Level-2 scenes available on Earth Explorer.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
Primary Uses of Landsat Data
In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses 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 Landsat data.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
Landsat Level-1 Cumulative Downloads
This graphic displays the millions of Landsat Level-1 downloads, from 2008 to present.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
This graphic displays the millions of Landsat Level-1 downloads, from 2008 to present.
View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page.
Special Issue: Landsat Update 50th Anniversary
Landsat Updates are prepared periodically and distributed electronically to provide information about Landsat activities and related topics of interest. Read this issue here.
Landsat Updates are prepared periodically and distributed electronically to provide information about Landsat activities and related topics of interest. Read this issue here.
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product for agricultural fields on the Fucino plain near San Benedetto dei Marsi, Italy. Left: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Natural Color Surface Reflectance Image. Right: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Actual Evapotranspiration Image.
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product for agricultural fields on the Fucino plain near San Benedetto dei Marsi, Italy. Left: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Natural Color Surface Reflectance Image. Right: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Actual Evapotranspiration Image.
Landsat 9 image of the Dallas - Fort Worth Area
This Landsat 9 image, showing the Dallas - Fort Worth area of Texas, was acquired on July 15, 2022. This false-color image vegetated land in shades of red, whereas grays and whites indicate urban or rocky surfaces.
This Landsat 9 image, showing the Dallas - Fort Worth area of Texas, was acquired on July 15, 2022. This false-color image vegetated land in shades of red, whereas grays and whites indicate urban or rocky surfaces.
EoE - Landsat 50 Lookback homepage
The home page image for podcast Eyes on Earth Episode 78 - Landsat 50 Lookback, which is set to air July 25, 2022.
The home page image for podcast Eyes on Earth Episode 78 - Landsat 50 Lookback, which is set to air July 25, 2022.
Landsat 8 Image of the Great Salt Lake in July, 2022
Natural Color Landsat 8 image of the Great Salt Lake, acquired on July 3, 2022. On July 3, the level of Great Salt Lake dropped below the October 2021 historic low elevation.
Natural Color Landsat 8 image of the Great Salt Lake, acquired on July 3, 2022. On July 3, the level of Great Salt Lake dropped below the October 2021 historic low elevation.
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Kate_Fickas_staff_profile_resize for Staff profile for USGS EROS Science profile
Kate_Fickas_staff_profile_resize for Staff profile for USGS EROS Science profile
Landsat Looks At The Moon
Two Earth-observing satellites turned to watch a lunar eclipse, revealing dramatic and uneven temperature changes across our closest celestial neighbor.
NASA Earth Image of the Day for July 5, 2022
Instruments:
Landsat 8 — TIRS
Landsat 9 — TIRS-2
Photograph
Two Earth-observing satellites turned to watch a lunar eclipse, revealing dramatic and uneven temperature changes across our closest celestial neighbor.
NASA Earth Image of the Day for July 5, 2022
Instruments:
Landsat 8 — TIRS
Landsat 9 — TIRS-2
Photograph
Brightness Temperature v. Time chart for TIRS
Over the course of the four-hour eclipse, the TIRS sensors observed the intensity of infrared light radiating from the Moon’s surface. From those radiances, scientists calculated the temperatures required to generate them. This “brightness temperature” of the lunar surface changed as Earth’s shadow marched across the lunar landscape.
Over the course of the four-hour eclipse, the TIRS sensors observed the intensity of infrared light radiating from the Moon’s surface. From those radiances, scientists calculated the temperatures required to generate them. This “brightness temperature” of the lunar surface changed as Earth’s shadow marched across the lunar landscape.