Remote Sensing

The Palisades Fire’s Footprint
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The Palisades Fire’s Footprint

The fire in Los Angeles County burned through nearly 24,000 acres in one week in January 2025.

Published Jan 16, 2025

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Eaton Fire Leaves California Landscape Charred
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Eaton Fire Leaves California Landscape Charred

A NASA airborne instrument captured images of the fire’s aftermath in and around Altadena.

Published Jan 15, 2025

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Smoke Streams from Palisades and Eaton Fires
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Smoke Streams from Palisades and Eaton Fires

Several plumes billowed from Los Angeles-area fires in the days after their ignition.

Published Jan 13, 2025

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Snow on the Turtle Mountains
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Snow on the Turtle Mountains

Patches of forest thrive on a plateau that straddles the border between North Dakota and Manitoba.  

Published Jan 13, 2025

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Satellites Spot a “Ghost” Island
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Satellites Spot a “Ghost” Island

The Kumani Bank mud volcano in the Caspian Sea suddenly manifested an island in early 2023 that had nearly disappeared by the end of 2024.

Published Jan 10, 2025

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