Acquired October 30, 2012, this day-night band image offers a detailed view of clouds, snow cover, and sea ice.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Fires Unique Imagery Snow and Ice
There were no records set in 2020-21, but the downward trends in polar ice continue.
Image of the Day Water Snow and Ice Remote Sensing
The end-of-winter sea ice extent in March 2023 was the fifth lowest in the satellite record.
Image of the Day Snow and Ice
Polar bears rely on sea ice to hunt seals, their preferred prey.
Image of the Day Heat Life Water Snow and Ice
The iceberg that calved from the Larsen C ice shelf has broken into two named bergs, as well as a handful of pieces.
Image of the Day Snow and Ice Sea and Lake Ice
A new study shows that polar bears are spending less time on sea ice, leading them to fast longer, become thinner and have fewer cubs.
Image of the Day Heat Land Life Snow and Ice Remote Sensing
In Northern Canada, frozen lakes become superhighways for truck freight.
Image of the Day Human Presence Snow and Ice
Better Landsat imaging and creative use of software is allowing scientists to map details of changing glaciers and ice sheets.
This pair of maps shows how the sea ice covering the Arctic at winter maximum in 2009 is younger than it was in the past.
Now in its check-out period, the satellite has provided a glimpse of the compelling and useful imagery it will provide in tandem with Landsat 8.
Image of the Day Land Water Human Presence Remote Sensing
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