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This rectangular image shows the location of satellite-based fire detection targets overlaid on visible imagery of the Los Angeles area landscape. In the center of the image over Pacific Palisades, CA, are nearly 30 pink, light purple, and purple squares showing the location of suspected fires.

Why Do Fires on NASA's Maps Sometimes Look Bigger Than They Really Are?

Satellite-based maps offer quick first alerts and approximate locations of potential wildfires that are then precisely tracked and fought by teams on the ground.

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Jan 13, 2025

Hurricane Ida is shown in bright swirling greens, yellows, and oranges against a dark background

Find Earthdata in the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World

The atlas now features NASA Earth science data formatted specifically for geographic information systems (GIS) users.

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Jan 7, 2025

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The Future of NASA Earth Science Data Processing

A common data processing system that can be used for multiple missions will enable broader use of these data and provide them to global users more efficiently.

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Sep 26, 2024

This screen capture from NASA Worldview shows the locations of widespread thermal anomalies and smoke haze in Thailand and neighboring Cambodia.

FIRMS Helps Thai Officials Manage Fire and Smoke Haze

Geographer Veerachai Tanpipat promotes the use of NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) throughout the Lower Mekong River Region.

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Aug 20, 2024

New GEDI Data Product Provides Estimates of Forest Canopy Complexity

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) mission’s new product offers insights into habitat quality and ecosystem function.

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Jul 31, 2024

Image of the Sun with a large solar flare erupting and numerous sunspots

It’s Always Sunny in Space (and That's a Problem for Satellite Teams)

Strong solar storms can impact satellite orbits, instrument health, and data transmission. NASA Earth science satellite teams work to mitigate these challenges.

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Jul 2, 2024

This is a rectangular image of a sunglint over land. The upper two-thirds of the image shows land with clouds floating over it. The lower third of the image is largely ocean. In the center of the image is a red outline of a square and in the center of the square is a red, green, and blue sunglint.

A Glint of Understanding

NASA researchers and data offer new insights into the impish and interesting visual phenomenon of sunglint in satellite imagery.

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Jun 25, 2024

An image of South America from FIRMS showing the location of active fires on the landscape.

Data Tool in Focus: Fire Information for Resource Management System

Global and US/Canada active Fire Maps enable users to visualize the location, extent, and impact of wildfires with minimal delay.

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Jun 24, 2024

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Why Do Fires on NASA's Maps Sometimes Look Bigger Than They Really Are?

Find Earthdata in the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World

The Future of NASA Earth Science Data Processing

FIRMS Helps Thai Officials Manage Fire and Smoke Haze

New GEDI Data Product Provides Estimates of Forest Canopy Complexity

It’s Always Sunny in Space (and That's a Problem for Satellite Teams)

A Glint of Understanding

Data Tool in Focus: Fire Information for Resource Management System

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