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false color image of Lake Tahoe, California. The forest appears red on the left side.
False Color Image of Lake Tahoe
False Color Image of Lake Tahoe
False Color Image of Lake Tahoe

This is a false color image of Lake Tahoe, California. These images were created from data acquired by Landsat 8 on February 13, 2022 (Path 43, Row 33).

This is a false color image of Lake Tahoe, California. These images were created from data acquired by Landsat 8 on February 13, 2022 (Path 43, Row 33).

data of snow cover in the Lake Tahoe Area of California. Whiter areas have more snow cover.
Fraction Snow Cover Area of Lake Tahoe
Fraction Snow Cover Area of Lake Tahoe
Fraction Snow Cover Area of Lake Tahoe

This is the fractional snow cover data for a Landsat picture of Lake Tahoe. Data is from February 13, 2022 on US ARD Tile Path 003 Row 008.

This is the fractional snow cover data for a Landsat picture of Lake Tahoe. Data is from February 13, 2022 on US ARD Tile Path 003 Row 008.

Children play with interactive Landsat satellite imagery floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation.
Children play with interactive Landsat satellite imagery floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation.
Children play with interactive Landsat satellite imagery floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation.
Children play with interactive Landsat satellite imagery floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation.

Children play with 12’x12′ interactive floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation, created from Landsat satellite imagery by Earth observation education partner, AmericaView  during the Nihima Nahasdzáán−The Art of Mother Earth Gallery Event.

Children play with 12’x12′ interactive floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation, created from Landsat satellite imagery by Earth observation education partner, AmericaView  during the Nihima Nahasdzáán−The Art of Mother Earth Gallery Event.

eVIIRS Global NDVI
eVIIRS Global NDVI
eVIIRS Global NDVI
eVIIRS Global NDVI

eVIIRS Global NDVI, 10-Day Composite, April 1 - April 10, 2023.  Entity ID: EVGNDVIS20230401202304101 

eVIIRS Global NDVI, 10-Day Composite, April 1 - April 10, 2023.  Entity ID: EVGNDVIS20230401202304101 

eVIIRS Global NDWI
eVIIRS Global NDWI
eVIIRS Global NDWI
eVIIRS Global NDWI

eVIIRS Global NDWI, 10-Day Composite, April 1, 2023 - April 10, 2023.  Entity ID: EVGNDWIS20230401202304101 

eVIIRS Global NDWI, 10-Day Composite, April 1, 2023 - April 10, 2023.  Entity ID: EVGNDWIS20230401202304101 

Earthshot logo in the top right. a Tournament style bracket below.
Earthshots Tournament 2023 Square
Earthshots Tournament 2023 Square
Earthshots Tournament 2023 Square

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/

 

2023 San Joaquin Valley NDVI map
NDVI map of the San Joaquin Valley Region, March 13, 2023
NDVI map of the San Joaquin Valley Region, March 13, 2023
NDVI map of the San Joaquin Valley Region, 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.

screenshot of Landsat Archive Dashboard
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image

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.

thumbnail of image of the week video
Image of the Week (IOW) Cheyenne Bottoms Dries Out thumbnail
Image of the Week (IOW) Cheyenne Bottoms Dries Out thumbnail
Image of the Week (IOW) Cheyenne Bottoms Dries Out thumbnail

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.

screen shot of Landsat Archive Dashboard
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image

Select the "Download" button in the top right corner to download the filtered results from the map. 

screenshot of Landsat Archive Dashboard
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image

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.

gif of landsat dashboard archive map
Landsat Archive Dashboard Step 1
Landsat Archive Dashboard Step 1
Landsat Archive Dashboard Step 1

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.

scattered images of states with south dakota highlighted
State Mosaics Carousel
State Mosaics Carousel
State Mosaics Carousel

Scattered Landsat state mosaics, highlighting the "South Dakota."     

Pecora Award 2023 Call for Nominations
Pecora Award 2023 Call for Nominations
Pecora Award 2023 Call for Nominations
Pecora Award 2023 Call for Nominations

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. 

Various Eyes on Earth Podcast Covers stacked on top of each other
Eyes on Earth Podcast Covers - Wide
Eyes on Earth Podcast Covers - Wide
Eyes on Earth Podcast Covers - Wide

This is a new image for the Eyes on Earth webpage. To listen to the podcast, visit here: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/eros/eyes-earth

Turquoise blue with ribbons of red. Texture looks bumpy and wrinkly,.
Taklimakan Desert Receives Rare Snowfall
Taklimakan Desert Receives Rare Snowfall
Taklimakan Desert Receives Rare Snowfall

Landsat 9 captured a rare snowfall in China’s Taklimakan Desert on January 18, 2023. This image uses the shortwave infrared, near infrared, and red bands (B 6|5|4) to highlight the stark contrast between the desert sand and the snow-covered dunes. The sand appears reddish, while the snow is blue.

Landsat 9 captured a rare snowfall in China’s Taklimakan Desert on January 18, 2023. This image uses the shortwave infrared, near infrared, and red bands (B 6|5|4) to highlight the stark contrast between the desert sand and the snow-covered dunes. The sand appears reddish, while the snow is blue.