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Earth Observatory
Land Cover
Land Use
Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission)
Landsat 9
snow
Vegetation

Seasons Change in Southwest Virginia

Guest authors
February 2, 2026
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From autumn color to a winter-white finish, forested areas around Blacksburg trade foliage for snow over the span of two months.

Earth Observatory
Land Cover
Land Use
Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission)
Landsat 9
snow
Vegetation

Seasons Change in Southwest Virginia

Guest authors
February 2, 2026
0

From autumn color to a winter-white finish, forested areas around Blacksburg trade foliage for snow over the span of two months.

Earth
General
Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission)
Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)

NASA Scientists Help Maryland County Plan to Beat Summer Heat Risks

Guest authors
August 29, 2025
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Thousands of Americans are impacted each summer by excessive heat and humidity, some suffering from heat-related illnesses when the body can’t cool itself down. Data from NASA satellites could help local governments reduce the sweltering risks, thanks to a collaboration between NASA scientists and officials in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The effort demonstrates how local […]