This graphic displays a few of the common band Red-Green-Blue (RGB) combinations of Landsat data. For more information about using Landsat bands in your research, visit the following pages:
Images
This graphic displays a few of the common band Red-Green-Blue (RGB) combinations of Landsat data. For more information about using Landsat bands in your research, visit the following pages:
Thick vegetation at a Guymon, Oklahoma, site required parking a quarter-mile away. The pickup is visible at the top center of the photo, which was taken on November 11, 2021, the first characterization day there. (Photo by Jeff Irwin, USGS)
Thick vegetation at a Guymon, Oklahoma, site required parking a quarter-mile away. The pickup is visible at the top center of the photo, which was taken on November 11, 2021, the first characterization day there. (Photo by Jeff Irwin, USGS)
Landsat 5 images of Zhuozhou, China, on September 7, 1999, showing top-of-atmosphere (TOA) reflectance; Level-2 surface reflectance (SR); and Level-2 surface temperature (ST), in Kelvin (K). View fact sheet at Landsat Collection 2 Level-2 Science Products (usgs.gov).
Landsat 5 images of Zhuozhou, China, on September 7, 1999, showing top-of-atmosphere (TOA) reflectance; Level-2 surface reflectance (SR); and Level-2 surface temperature (ST), in Kelvin (K). View fact sheet at Landsat Collection 2 Level-2 Science Products (usgs.gov).
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Landsat image of Window Rock, Arizona, acquired on November 3, 2021.
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Landsat image of Window Rock, Arizona, acquired on November 3, 2021.
For more information about Landsat, please visit www.usgs.gov/Landsat
To download the data, visit earthexplorer.usgs.gov
In the Western U.S., in places like the Navajo Nation as seen in this Landsat 9 image, Landsat and other satellite data help people monitor drought conditions and manage irrigation water. With only 85 rain gauges to cover more than 27,000 square miles, satellite data and climate models are filling the gaps to help the Navajo Nation monitor drought severity.
In the Western U.S., in places like the Navajo Nation as seen in this Landsat 9 image, Landsat and other satellite data help people monitor drought conditions and manage irrigation water. With only 85 rain gauges to cover more than 27,000 square miles, satellite data and climate models are filling the gaps to help the Navajo Nation monitor drought severity.
The city of Kathmandu, Nepal, seen at the bottom left of this Landsat 9 image, lies in a valley south of the Himalayan Mountainsbetween Nepal and China. Glaciers, and the lakes formed by glacial meltwater, are visible in the top middle of this image.
The city of Kathmandu, Nepal, seen at the bottom left of this Landsat 9 image, lies in a valley south of the Himalayan Mountainsbetween Nepal and China. Glaciers, and the lakes formed by glacial meltwater, are visible in the top middle of this image.
Image showing a section of Lava River Cave, located in Northern Arizona.
Image showing a section of Lava River Cave, located in Northern Arizona.
From top, Dr. Kyle Rodman, Dr. Zhiliang Zhu, and Dr. Sarah Hart, pictured with the graphic for the USGS EROS podcast "Eyes on Earth."
From top, Dr. Kyle Rodman, Dr. Zhiliang Zhu, and Dr. Sarah Hart, pictured with the graphic for the USGS EROS podcast "Eyes on Earth."
![Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Burned Area Science Product](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/L8_CU_003005_20210711_02_BA_BP_BootlegFire_Oregon.jpg?itok=DVT85qkk)
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Burned Area Science Product showing the Bootleg Fire in Oregon
linkExample of the Landsat Collection 2 Burned Area Science Product showing the Bootleg Fire in Oregon on July 11, 2021 for tile h006V010. Left: Landsat 8 Collection 2 U.S. Analysis Ready Data Surface Reflectance image (Bands 6,5,4), Middle: Burn Classification (BC), and Right: Burn Probability (BP).
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Burned Area Science Product showing the Bootleg Fire in Oregon
linkExample of the Landsat Collection 2 Burned Area Science Product showing the Bootleg Fire in Oregon on July 11, 2021 for tile h006V010. Left: Landsat 8 Collection 2 U.S. Analysis Ready Data Surface Reflectance image (Bands 6,5,4), Middle: Burn Classification (BC), and Right: Burn Probability (BP).
South Dakota is home to the fabled “Black Hills.” Seen from a distance, these pine-covered hills, rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie, appear black.
South Dakota is home to the fabled “Black Hills.” Seen from a distance, these pine-covered hills, rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie, appear black.
![Landsat 8 Collection 2 image of the Menindee Lakes in Australia](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/L8_095082-83_20210514_b432_MenindeeLakes_AU_nolabel.jpg?itok=H-CGcQS-)
The Menindee Lakes in the Far West of New South Wales, Australia, are seen in this Landsat 8 Collection 2 image from May 14, 2021, and is shown as a natural color composite using the red, green, and blue bands (Bands 4,3,2).
The Menindee Lakes in the Far West of New South Wales, Australia, are seen in this Landsat 8 Collection 2 image from May 14, 2021, and is shown as a natural color composite using the red, green, and blue bands (Bands 4,3,2).
![Landsat 8 Collection 2 image of the Richat Structure](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/LC08_L1TP_203045-46_20210425_20210501_02_T1_B432_v2_0.jpg?itok=tAiO5cpU)
This Landsat 8 Collection 2 image was acquired over the Richat Structure near the western edge of the Sahara Desert on April 25, 2020 and is shown as a natural color composite using the red, green, and blue bands (Bands 4,3,2).
This Landsat 8 Collection 2 image was acquired over the Richat Structure near the western edge of the Sahara Desert on April 25, 2020 and is shown as a natural color composite using the red, green, and blue bands (Bands 4,3,2).
![Landsat Collection 2 DSWE Example](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/L8_CU_021010_20210412__02_DSWE_Wabash_OH.jpg?itok=PwJYHJ0r)
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Dynamic Surface Water Science Product showing the Confluence of the Wabash and Ohio Rivers on April 12, 2021,for tile h021V010. Left: Landsat Collection 2 U.S. Analysis Ready Data Surface Reflectance image, Right: Dynamic Surface Water Extent (INTR layer)
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Dynamic Surface Water Science Product showing the Confluence of the Wabash and Ohio Rivers on April 12, 2021,for tile h021V010. Left: Landsat Collection 2 U.S. Analysis Ready Data Surface Reflectance image, Right: Dynamic Surface Water Extent (INTR layer)
The image shows the Astrogeology Science Center experimental meteorological station.
The image shows the Astrogeology Science Center experimental meteorological station.
Bar graphs comparing three partner funding scenarios for completing nationwide 3D Elevation Program data acquisition by 2023.
Bar graphs comparing three partner funding scenarios for completing nationwide 3D Elevation Program data acquisition by 2023.
Landsat 8 Surface Reflectance image of the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland
Path 5 Row 23
Date acquired 20210216
Landsat 8 Surface Reflectance image of the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland
Path 5 Row 23
Date acquired 20210216
The state of Hawaii consists of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and Hawaii. From east to west, Hawaii is the widest state in the country.
Capital Honolulu
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 1,455,271
The state of Hawaii consists of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and Hawaii. From east to west, Hawaii is the widest state in the country.
Capital Honolulu
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 1,455,271
![Productivity of Black Oystercatchers in Southwest Alaska](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/Black%20oystercatcher_AK%20Unit.jpg?itok=Sfqd1r2o)
The black oystercatcher, a keystone species in nearshore ecosystems, plays an important role in structuring nearshore systems and is highly susceptible to human disturbance. Current inventory and monitoring efforts may not adequately address the information needs for estimating long-term trends for this species.
The black oystercatcher, a keystone species in nearshore ecosystems, plays an important role in structuring nearshore systems and is highly susceptible to human disturbance. Current inventory and monitoring efforts may not adequately address the information needs for estimating long-term trends for this species.
Landsat 8 image acquired on November 19, 2020 over northeast Mongolia (Path 127 Row 26). The image is shown using the shortwave infrared 1, near infrared, and red bands (bands 6,5,4).
Landsat Scene ID LC08_L1TP_127026_20201119_20201119_01_RT
Landsat 8 image acquired on November 19, 2020 over northeast Mongolia (Path 127 Row 26). The image is shown using the shortwave infrared 1, near infrared, and red bands (bands 6,5,4).
Landsat Scene ID LC08_L1TP_127026_20201119_20201119_01_RT
Landsat 8 image acquired on November 11, 2020 over southwest Morocco (Path 203 Row 40). The image is shown using the shortwave infrared 2, red, and blue bands (bands 7,4,2).
Landsat Scene ID LO08_L1TP_203040_20201107_20201111_01_T1
Landsat 8 image acquired on November 11, 2020 over southwest Morocco (Path 203 Row 40). The image is shown using the shortwave infrared 2, red, and blue bands (bands 7,4,2).
Landsat Scene ID LO08_L1TP_203040_20201107_20201111_01_T1