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Identifying Minerals Using ASTER

Researchers used ASTER data to generate a map identifying exposed minerals on the Conterminous United States.
Data in Action
Sept. 20, 2016
An ASTER reflectance image of the Central Eastern Desert in Egypt showing the SWIR band combination 4-6-8

Crop Monitoring, Coral Conservation, and Mineral Exploration

Read highlights of three publications that detail how NASA Earth observation data informs chickpea agriculture growth in India, harmful sediment plumes affecting Colombian coral reefs, and new gold sites in Egypt's Central Eastern Desert.
Data in Action
July 27, 2016
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Mountain glaciers, such as Colony Glacier in Alaska, often terminate in a lake.

A Glacial Pace

Satellites keep an eye on ice loss and gain in Alaska.
Feature Article
Dec. 27, 2020
the Melville, Mapple, and Crane Glaciers; Jorum Glacier is in the foreground.

After the Larsen B

Researchers study the aftermath of the collapse of an Antarctic ice shelf to find out what might happen next.
Feature Article
Dec. 27, 2020
headshot of french standing outside in front of a bulilding

Dr. Nancy French

Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Nancy French, to study the effects of wildfires on forest ecosystems.
Data User Story
Dec. 22, 2020
Dr. Mike Ramsey

Dr. Mike Ramsey

Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Mike Ramsey, for developing new ways to study active volcanoes and to provide data to support emergency response.
Data User Story
Dec. 22, 2020
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