Apr 29, 2026 · NASA’s Earth satellites collect data that help scientists research crustal deformation, tectonic activity, and the origins of geological landforms.

NASA’s Earth-observing satellites provide data about coastal land features to learn how the coast is changing and better plan for natural disasters.

6 days ago · Coastal landforms support important ecosystems and often protect inland areas from flooding. These habitats may flourish or deteriorate based on coastal processes. When coastal …

Aug 1, 2014 · The Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2 (ALOS-2), launched May 14, 2014, is a follow-on mission to ALOS. ALOS-2 features an imaging microwave radar, PALSAR-2 (Phased Array type …

6 days ago · NASA's weathering data reveal how the interaction of rocks, minerals, and soil with the atmosphere changes Earth's surface over time.

Jul 1, 2016 · The OPERA DISP suite comprises complementary datasets derived from Sentinel-1 and NISAR inputs, designated as DISP-S1 and DISP-NI, respectively. Each product, created per …

Dec 10, 2025 · Figure (a) Schematics of the mechanisms responsible for the tsunami triggered by the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha′apai volcano eruption in the Southern Pacific Ocean. (b) Model simulation …

6 days ago · NASA's data help scientists understand the land surface processes that cause landslides, and how to predict landslides before they happen.

Apr 9, 2025 · The Sentinel-1C satellite was launched December 5, 2024. Sentinel-1C is the the latest satellite to be added to the Sentinel-1 constellation. The Sentinel-1 satellites (Sentinel-1A, Sentinel …

Glaciers are massive and incredibly powerful, but they begin with small snowflakes. Imagine how many snowflakes make a glacier as snow gradually changes into glacier ice.