Land Cover

Earth Observatory
Land Cover
Landsat 9
Vegetation
The beech forests of southern Patagonia put on vibrant autumn displays.
Posted April 28, 2026
Earth Observatory
Land Cover
Land Use
Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission)
Topography
The coastal province features striking tropical karst landscapes and sandy beaches alongside a mix of natural land cover and developed areas.
Posted April 20, 2026
Earth Observatory
Land Cover
Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission)
Surface Water
Oklahoma’s Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge attracts rare and diverse species—and enthusiasts looking for a distinct type of crystallized gypsum.
Posted March 4, 2026
Earth Observatory
Land Cover
Land Use
Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission)
Landsat 9
Snow
Uncategorized
Vegetation
From autumn color to a winter-white finish, forested areas around Blacksburg trade foliage for snow over the span of two months.
Posted February 2, 2026
Earth Observatory
Land Cover
Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)
Snow
Very wet—but very warm—weather in the western U.S. has left many mountainous regions looking at substantial snowpack deficits.
Posted January 29, 2026
Carbon Cycle
Cryosphere
Earth Observatory
Ice & Glaciers
Land Cover
Wildfires
An increasingly flammable landscape combined with more lightning strikes is leading to larger, more frequent, and more intense fires than the landscape is adapted for.
Posted January 14, 2026
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