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Photo of Rosemont, AZ hills The Sky Island Restoration Collaborative
The Sky Island Restoration Collaborative
The Sky Island Restoration Collaborative

Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey's Aridland Water Harvesting Study are partnering with restoration practitioners and land and water resource managers to build resilience in the United States-Mexico border. Respresentatives from various backgrounds are joining together across administrative boundaries of the Madrean Archipelago Ecoregion of North America.

Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey's Aridland Water Harvesting Study are partnering with restoration practitioners and land and water resource managers to build resilience in the United States-Mexico border. Respresentatives from various backgrounds are joining together across administrative boundaries of the Madrean Archipelago Ecoregion of North America.

Photo of Rosemont, AZ hills Trailer — The Sky Island Restoration Collaborative
Trailer — The Sky Island Restoration Collaborative
Trailer — The Sky Island Restoration Collaborative

Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey's Aridland Water Harvesting Study are partnering with restoration practitioners and land and water resource managers to build resilience in the United States-Mexico border. Respresentatives from various backgrounds are joining together across administrative boundaries of the Madrean Archipelago Ecoregion of North America.

Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey's Aridland Water Harvesting Study are partnering with restoration practitioners and land and water resource managers to build resilience in the United States-Mexico border. Respresentatives from various backgrounds are joining together across administrative boundaries of the Madrean Archipelago Ecoregion of North America.

Color thumbnail for Image of the Week - Lava Flows on the Galapagos Image of the Week - Lava Flows on Galapagos
Image of the Week - Lava Flows on Galapagos
Image of the Week - Lava Flows on Galapagos

The tallest volcano on the Galapagos Islands began erupting on January 6. The eruption sent lava flows down the mountainside and ash skyward. Like the Hawaiian Islands, the Galapagos are volcanic islands formed over an active hotspot. Wolf Volcano last erupted in May and June of 2015.

The tallest volcano on the Galapagos Islands began erupting on January 6. The eruption sent lava flows down the mountainside and ash skyward. Like the Hawaiian Islands, the Galapagos are volcanic islands formed over an active hotspot. Wolf Volcano last erupted in May and June of 2015.

Video Title frame Hydrography Downloadable Data GeoPackage Format Hydrography Downloadable Data GeoPackage Format
Hydrography Downloadable Data GeoPackage Format
Hydrography Downloadable Data GeoPackage Format

Hydrography Community Call

Date: January 18, 2022

Presenter(s):

Annalisa Stasey (astasey@usgs.gov)- Hydrography Partner Support

Hydrography Community Call

Date: January 18, 2022

Presenter(s):

Annalisa Stasey (astasey@usgs.gov)- Hydrography Partner Support

Color thumbnail for Image of the Week - Changes in an Earth As Art Favorite Image of the Week - Changes in an "Earth as Art" Favorite
Image of the Week - Changes in an "Earth as Art" Favorite
Image of the Week - Changes in an "Earth as Art" Favorite

Recent activity has altered the landscape in northwestern China. Alluvial Fan, from the second Earth As Art collection, was acquired in 2002 by the ASTER sensor on NASA’s Terra satellite. It’s truly a fan favorite, often named one of the top images of the entire collection.

Recent activity has altered the landscape in northwestern China. Alluvial Fan, from the second Earth As Art collection, was acquired in 2002 by the ASTER sensor on NASA’s Terra satellite. It’s truly a fan favorite, often named one of the top images of the entire collection.

Color thumbnail for Image of the Week - Downpour in British Columbia Image of the Week - Downpour in British Columbia
Image of the Week - Downpour in British Columbia
Image of the Week - Downpour in British Columbia

An atmospheric river swept through southern British Columbia on Canada's western edge, November 14, 2021. Parts of the province recorded nearly seven inches of rain in that 24 hour period. One week later, sediment carried by the Fraser River is visible in the Strait of Georgia. East of the strait near Abbotsford, the scene is even more dramatic.

An atmospheric river swept through southern British Columbia on Canada's western edge, November 14, 2021. Parts of the province recorded nearly seven inches of rain in that 24 hour period. One week later, sediment carried by the Fraser River is visible in the Strait of Georgia. East of the strait near Abbotsford, the scene is even more dramatic.

10 Millionth Landsat Image 10 Millionth Landsat Image
10 Millionth Landsat Image
10 Millionth Landsat Image

Since 1972, Landsat satellites have continually acquired data about the Earth’s land surface. On November 23, 2021, the Landsat Archive that stores this vital record added its ten millionth scene.

The history of the area on display in that milestone scene offers insight into the value of the Landsat Program’s longevity to the scientific community.

Since 1972, Landsat satellites have continually acquired data about the Earth’s land surface. On November 23, 2021, the Landsat Archive that stores this vital record added its ten millionth scene.

The history of the area on display in that milestone scene offers insight into the value of the Landsat Program’s longevity to the scientific community.

Presentation: Hydrographic Addressing Tool - Initial Release Hydrologic Addressing Tool: Initial Release
Hydrologic Addressing Tool: Initial Release
Hydrologic Addressing Tool: Initial Release

USGS Hydrography Community Call

Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Presenter: Michael Tinker with U.S. Geological Survey

Topic: Hydrologic Addressing (HydroAdd) Tool: Initial Release

Chapters

00:00 Opening

00:41 Introduction to HydroAdd web-based tool

09:18 HydroAdd DEMO

USGS Hydrography Community Call

Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Presenter: Michael Tinker with U.S. Geological Survey

Topic: Hydrologic Addressing (HydroAdd) Tool: Initial Release

Chapters

00:00 Opening

00:41 Introduction to HydroAdd web-based tool

09:18 HydroAdd DEMO

screenshot of a mountain from a video Denali Animated Fly-Through
Denali Animated Fly-Through
Denali Animated Fly-Through

This video represents a detailed view of Mount Denali as narrated by Chris Richmond.

This video represents a detailed view of Mount Denali as narrated by Chris Richmond.

Historic Lows at Lake Powell - video thumbnail Image of the Week - Historic Lows at Lake Powell
Image of the Week - Historic Lows at Lake Powell
Image of the Week - Historic Lows at Lake Powell

Lake Powell on the border of Utah and Arizona supplies water to millions across the southwestern United States.

Lake Powell on the border of Utah and Arizona supplies water to millions across the southwestern United States.

Landsat 9 Underfly screenshot Landsat 9 Underfly, November 2021
Landsat 9 Underfly, November 2021
Landsat 9 Underfly, November 2021

The newly launched Landsat 9 experienced a once-in-a-mission lifetime event where its orbit was directly below Landsat 8 for an “underfly.” For several days in the middle of November, the pair of Earth-observing satellites flew together, collecting data at the same time for the same sites and requiring simultaneous downlinking to global ground station antennas.

The newly launched Landsat 9 experienced a once-in-a-mission lifetime event where its orbit was directly below Landsat 8 for an “underfly.” For several days in the middle of November, the pair of Earth-observing satellites flew together, collecting data at the same time for the same sites and requiring simultaneous downlinking to global ground station antennas.

Screenshot for video thumbnail of Landsat 9 first images Image of the Week - Landsat 9 First Images!
Image of the Week - Landsat 9 First Images!
Image of the Week - Landsat 9 First Images!

Landsat 9 launched into space on September 27th, 2021. The "first light" images arrived on October 31st. On that day the satellite captured: algal blooms in Lake Erie, the glaciers of the Himalayas, bush fires in Australia's Eucalypt Woodlands, coastal communities on the Florida panhandle, and deserts, mountains and mesas across the Navajo Nation.

Landsat 9 launched into space on September 27th, 2021. The "first light" images arrived on October 31st. On that day the satellite captured: algal blooms in Lake Erie, the glaciers of the Himalayas, bush fires in Australia's Eucalypt Woodlands, coastal communities on the Florida panhandle, and deserts, mountains and mesas across the Navajo Nation.

color thumbnail for Image of the Week - Kilauea 2021 Image of the Week - Kilauea 2021
Image of the Week - Kilauea 2021
Image of the Week - Kilauea 2021

The volcanic activity of Kilauea continues on the island of Hawaii. The latest eruption began within Halema'uma'u Crater on September 29. The previous eruption just ended in May 2021. Before that, major lava flows covered the eastern tip of Hawaii's Big Island in 2018. This latest eruption included vigorous fountaining up to 50-60m high.

The volcanic activity of Kilauea continues on the island of Hawaii. The latest eruption began within Halema'uma'u Crater on September 29. The previous eruption just ended in May 2021. Before that, major lava flows covered the eastern tip of Hawaii's Big Island in 2018. This latest eruption included vigorous fountaining up to 50-60m high.

Image of the Week - Volcano on Spain's La Palma Island
Image of the Week - Volcano on Spain's La Palma Island
Image of the Week - Volcano on Spain's La Palma Island

Fissures opened on the Cumbre Vieja volcano on September 19. It's the first time it has erupted since 1971.

A Legacy Continues with Landsat 9 Launch
A Legacy Continues with Landsat 9 Launch
A Legacy Continues with Landsat 9 Launch

Landsat 9 is a partnership between NASA and USGS. The satellite will continue the Landsat program’s mission to capture repeat snapshots of Earth to monitor, understand and manage natural resources.

Landsat 9 is a partnership between NASA and USGS. The satellite will continue the Landsat program’s mission to capture repeat snapshots of Earth to monitor, understand and manage natural resources.

Landsat Launches - Looking Back
Landsat Launches - Looking Back
Landsat Launches - Looking Back

A short look back at the the history of Landsat launches through the historic articles of the Lompoc Record publication.

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A short look back at the the history of Landsat launches through the historic articles of the Lompoc Record publication.

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Landsat Launches - Looking Back (AD)
Landsat Launches - Looking Back (AD)
Landsat Launches - Looking Back (AD)

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A short look back at the the history of Landsat launches through the historic articles of the Lompoc Record publication.

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A short look back at the the history of Landsat launches through the historic articles of the Lompoc Record publication.

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Landsat 9 Launch Trajectory Animation
Landsat 9 Launch Trajectory Animation
Landsat 9 Launch Trajectory Animation

When #Landsat9 is launched from Lompoc, CA, a ULA Atlas V booster will lift it out over the Pacific Ocean, over 2,500 miles away in the first 15 minutes, rising quickly. If all goes as expected, about an hour later Landsat 9 will be in orbit, 438 miles high, falling around the Earth at 16,760 miles per hour, positioned to capture years of imagery.

When #Landsat9 is launched from Lompoc, CA, a ULA Atlas V booster will lift it out over the Pacific Ocean, over 2,500 miles away in the first 15 minutes, rising quickly. If all goes as expected, about an hour later Landsat 9 will be in orbit, 438 miles high, falling around the Earth at 16,760 miles per hour, positioned to capture years of imagery.

Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021
Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021
Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021

Social scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center – in collaboration with the USGS National Land Imaging Program – conduct Earth observation user case studies using qualitative research methods.

Social scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center – in collaboration with the USGS National Land Imaging Program – conduct Earth observation user case studies using qualitative research methods.

Image of the Week - Fires Worldwide as Seen by Landsat 8
Image of the Week - Fires Worldwide as Seen by Landsat 8
Image of the Week - Fires Worldwide as Seen by Landsat 8

Landsat satellites acquire useful data on wildfires around the world. Their near infrared and shortwave infrared imaging allows for detection and mapping of fire, smoke, and burn scars often in remote areas.

In California: the Dixie Fire near Lake Almanor and the Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe.

Landsat satellites acquire useful data on wildfires around the world. Their near infrared and shortwave infrared imaging allows for detection and mapping of fire, smoke, and burn scars often in remote areas.

In California: the Dixie Fire near Lake Almanor and the Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe.