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NASA LANCE near real-time data can be used for identifying, tracking, and monitoring fires.
Published May 6, 2015 07:20 PM
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Image captured on 12 May 2019, by the MODIS instrument, aboard the Aqua satellite.
Published May 13, 2019 10:05 AM
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NASA Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) imagery are useful for identifying and tracking ash plumes from volcanic eruptions.
Published May 6, 2015 07:12 PM
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Through Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11, the UN proposes to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. A critical part of this SDG Goal is monitoring urban sprawl and access to green and public spaces as well as monitoring air quality in urban areas. NASA Earth observations can aid in assessing progress towards meeting these objectives.
Published Sep 21, 2021 02:20 PM
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Geological forces below the surface of the Earth have created some of our most inspiring landscapes, but these same forces often also threaten our way of life and devastate communities. This Data Pathfinder links to datasets and tools for use in understanding the disaster response and impact assessment of earthquake deformation and volcanic eruptions.
Published Oct 19, 2021 09:08 AM
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The use of near real-time satellite data are useful for identifying and tracking smoke plumes.
Published May 6, 2015 07:35 PM
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NASA LANCE near real-time data can be used by air quality forecasters to improve some local and national air quality forecasts.
Published May 6, 2015 07:06 PM
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NASA’s Land, Atmosphere Near Real-time Capability for Earth observations, better known as LANCE, is 10 years old. Here’s a look at 10 LANCE milestones over the past decade.
Published Oct 30, 2019 01:15 PM
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This ArcGIS StoryMap highlights Data User Profiles, Learning Resources and Worldview imagery layers in support of Earth Day 2021.
Published Apr 19, 2021 10:50 AM
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Along with their destructive power, naturally-occurring wildfires are a vital component of forest growth, ecological succession, and soil nutrient enhancement. NASA provides datasets and tools for assessing and managing wildfires before, during, and after an event.
Published May 20, 2019 09:54 AM
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NASA's OMI and OMPS Science Investigator-led Processing Systems (SIPS) ensure that ozone data collected by instruments aboard the Aura and Suomi-NPP satellites reach global users.
Published Jan 22, 2018 04:17 PM
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The Disasters Data Pathfinder focuses on several natural hazards, including tropical cyclones, wildfires, earthquakes, and volcanoes, and includes links to relevant NASA resources that can aid in monitoring conditions that might contribute to natural disasters, measuring and mitigating risk, and assessing post-event impacts.
Published Nov 29, 2021 05:00 PM
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Geological forces below the surface of the Earth have created some of our most inspiring landscapes, but these same forces often also threaten our way of life and devastate communities. This Data Pathfinder links to datasets and tools for use in understanding the disaster response and impact assessment of earthquake deformation and volcanic eruptions.
Published Jul 22, 2020 12:28 PM
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Tracking a volcanic plume reaches new heights, faster.
Published Oct 24, 2018 04:46 PM
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Outdoor air pollution contributes to millions of deaths every year, making it one of the biggest global health risks.
Published Jun 7, 2022 12:48 PM
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Poor air quality is one of the largest global environmental and health threats. Instruments aboard NASA satellite and airborne platforms continually acquire data about these pollutants.
Published Aug 12, 2023 04:08 PM
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