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Upcoming processing to adjust framing on some Landsat 8 scenes

In 2023 and 2024, Landsat 8 experienced occasional issues with the ancillary data used in processing that impacted geolocation information in some...

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Using Spectral Imaging to Map Vital Mudflat Microbial Life in San Francisco Bay

In newly published research, USGS scientists mapped ecologically vital microbial biofilm communities that thrive on intertidal mudflats—using remote...

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End of an Era: Landsat 7 Decommissioned After 25 Years of Earth Observation

After 25 years of capturing Earth's changing landscape, the Landsat 7 satellite received its final transmission from the U.S. Geological Survey and...

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When Crops Take a Break

Agricultural crops are grown on nearly 16% of the land across the lower 48 states. Thanks to the Landsat Satellite Program and the U.S. Geological...

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A Final Farewell to Landsat 7

The Landsat 7 satellite will receive its final transmission from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on June 4, 2025, at 1:08 PM CST. The satellite...

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USGS Stands Ready for a Potentially Active Atlantic Hurricane Season

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Throughout the season, the U.S. Geological Survey is prepared to aid coastal...

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Landsat at Work: Conserving Water and Growing High Quality Grapes

Using Landsat’s thermal imagery, researchers at Gallo Winery have been able to better understand vineyard water needs, optimize irrigation and support...

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Mapping Mercury in San Francisco Bay

Scientists at the USGS are tracking mercury pollution in the Bay using remote sensing technology, creating detailed maps to monitor mercury pollution...

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The Feasibility of Using Lidar-Derived Digital Elevation Models for Gravity Data Reduction

Learn about the Feasibility of Using Lidar-Derived Digital Elevation Models for Gravity Data Reduction

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Protecting Protected Land from Pesticides

A new paper in Science of the Total Environment, co‑authored by researchers from several USGS Mission Areas and Centers, including the California...

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Landsat at Work: Satellites Help Extinguish Wildfire Risk

“How much money did that save our community by making these investments?” said Keith Brooks, general manager of the Douglas Electric Cooperative. “It...

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