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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.

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Daytime Land Surface Temperature over the study area of Mohamed and others (2021) during one of the days identified as having the highest temperatures

Earthquakes, Wildfire Response, and Bird Diversity

Read highlights of three publications that detail how NASA Earth observation data informs earthquake prediction, the effects of wildfires on vegetation, and the impact of agriculture on African birds.
Data in Action
July 19, 2021
image of river and agricultural field in Oregon

Sustainable Development Goals

NASA Earth science data are a key component in meeting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to build a better world for people and our planet.
Data Basics
May 18, 2021
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MODIS News

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True-color corrected reflectance image of the Barnes Ice Cap, Baffin Island, Canada on 11 August 2026 from the MODIS instrument aboard the Terra satellite

Early Snow Melt on Barnes Ice Cap

Earlier than usual melting of the snow in the summer of 2026 on Canada's Baffin Island exposed this remnant of the Laurentide Ice Sheet.
Worldview Image of the Week
Aug. 14, 2026
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