Sahara desert patterns
Ribbons of Saharan sand dunes seem to glow in sunset colors, seen through the “eyes” of Landsat satellite sensor.
Retreat of Yakutat Glacier
Yakutat Glacier is one of the fastest retreating glaciers in the world. It is located in the Brabazon Range of southeastern Alaska.
High-Res Interactive Map of Global Deforestation
This Google high-res map shows deforestation on a global scale. Was made using most advanced computing technology, it is scalable down to 30 meters.
Land Imager- Flying high and above
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to soar like a satellite, watching the world pass beneath you? The dream is elusive (except
Google Earth Time-lapse
Google Earth Time-lapse is an impressive tour through the recent history of our planet. Using composites of annual Landsat images, from 1984-2012, you can see
Fairing Encloses Landsat Satellite
NASA’s Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) satellite encapsulated in its payload fairing, in the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Mergui Archipelago
The Mergui Archipelago lies in the southernmost reaches of Burma (Myanmar), along the border with Thailand. The archipelago in the Andaman Sea is made up
Fedchenko Glacier
The Pamir Mountains in eastern Tajikistan, include some of the world’s highest peaks, soaring to heights of 7,300 meters (24,000 feet ). They are part
Best of Earth as Art
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Landsat, the US Geological Survey and NASA asked for your help in selecting the Top Five Earth As Art
Toxic mercury in the Arctic
Mercury, a toxic element, is accumulated in the Arctic Ocean by the flow of circumpolar rivers and atmospheric forces, according to Environmental scientists at Harvar.
Retreat of Alaska’s Columbia Glacier
The Columbia Glacier descends from an ice field 3,050 meters (10,000 feet) above sea level, down the flanks of the Chugach Mountains, and into a
Crop Circles in the Desert
Saudi Arabia has been drilling, over the past three decades, for a resource more precious than oil. Farmers and engineers have tapped hidden reserves of
