Acquired November 13, 2002, this false-color image shows part of the Ouachita Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma.
Published Oct 24, 2010
These colorful sequences of rock tell a story of geologic upheaval.
Published Jan 25, 2017
The red and orange tones of autumn had faded to brown in the mountains of New York and Vermont when this true color image was taken on November 8, 2009. The contrast between the green and gold valleys and brown mountains help reveal the unique geography of the region.
Published Nov 14, 2009
The beauty of the landscape of the eastern Alps, combined with the region's history, led the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to recognize it as a World Heritage Site.
Published Dec 25, 2011
The Aïr Mountains stand out, aesthetically and geologically, from the surrounding low-lying plains to support unique wildlife.
Published Dec 22, 2018
Acquired July 27, 2001, this natural-color image shows part of Wadi Rum, a protected desert landscape in Jordan.
Published Apr 3, 2011
This photo-like image paints a picture of the movement of air and weather over the Ural Mountains in southern Russia, with the western mountains covered with snow and the eastern plain dry. The image also illustrates the influence of the mountains on cloud formations.
Published Nov 21, 2008
ICESat-2 collected some perspective on the legendary landscape of Vlad and Dracula.
Published Oct 31, 2019Image of the Day Land Unique Imagery Human Presence Remote Sensing
This coastal area on the Shandong Peninsula has become a checkerboard of aquaculture, heavy industry, and oil fields.
Published Oct 29, 2017
