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MODIS Resources

Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data include tutorials and other learning resources, news announcements such as instrument updates and data releases, user guides and related documents, and frequently asked questions.

MODIS Learning Resources

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This four-panel image is a NASA composite illustrating different types of natural hazards or the aftermath of a single major event like Hurricane Harvey.

Remote Sensing for Disasters Scenarios

This ARSET training shows how NASA remote sensing data can be used to characterize and monitor disaster-related events and support relief efforts.
Training
April 16-30, 2019
Tropical Cyclone Idai

Ocean Impacts of Cyclone Idai

Post-storm effects included sea surface temperature cooling followed by localized chlorophyll-a blooms.
Data in Action
April 11, 2019
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MODIS News

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True color corrected reflectance image of a dust storm in China on 19 April 2023. Image is from the MODIS instrument aboard the Aqua satellite.

Dust Storm in China

Image captured Apr 19, 2023, by the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
April 20, 2023
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Data Tool in Focus: AppEEARS

AppEEARS allows users to subset data spatially, temporally, and by layer, reducing the amount of data they need to download.
Feature Article
April 3, 2023
Flooding in Mozambique and Malawi shown in red overlaid on a true color corrected reflectance image from the MODIS instrument aboard the Terra satellite on 23 March 2023

Flooding in Mozambique and Malawi

Image of a three-day flood composite ending Mar 22, 2023, from the MODIS instruments aboard the Terra and Aqua satellites, overlaid on a true color corrected reflectance image.
Worldview Image of the Week
March 22, 2023
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