Earth Observatory International Space Station (ISS) Topography Contours of the James Bay Lowlands Guest authors April 15, 2026 0 After the Laurentide Ice Sheet retreated from present-day Hudson Bay, rebounding land has revealed striking nearshore topography.
Earth Observatory Landsat 9 Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) snow Topography Snow in the Shadow of the Andes Guest authors April 9, 2026 0 An early autumn storm left higher elevations in southern Argentina with a fresh and fleeting coat of white.
Earth Earth Observatory Earth Science Earth Surface & Interior Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission) Life on Earth Topography Vegetation A Bit of Gray on an Emerald Isle Guest authors March 17, 2026 0 Ireland is best known for its many greens, but the striking grays of the island’s Burren region also stand out in satellite images.
Earth Observatory International Space Station (ISS) Topography Volcanoes Lake Coatepeque Guest authors March 9, 2026 0 Set amid El Salvador’s modern, active volcanic landscape, tranquil blue waters fill a caldera formed by ancient eruptions.
Earth Observatory snow Topography A Grand, Snow-Rimmed Canyon Guest authors February 7, 2026 0 A dusting of white highlighted the Colorado Plateau around the deep gorge, while shadows created a visual illusion.
Earth Observatory Topography Reaching the Precipice in Angola Guest authors January 6, 2026 0 The Huíla plateau, bounded by dramatic cliffs and chasms, stands above the arid coastal plains in the country’s southwest.