#OTD in 1973, the EROS Center hosted a second opening event that attracted 5,000 visitors. For more than 50 years, EROS has been at the forefront of #EarthObservation, providing data to scientists, researchers, and resource managers. Learn more here: ow.ly/LO7b50SW8f8

The USGS EROS Center is seeking a Mendenhall Research Fellow to help develop a new national #LandUse product. Applicants are encouraged to contact the research advisors early on. The closing date is November 1, 2024. More details can be found here: ow.ly/4EnW50SXJGG

#Mexico is suffering from a prolonged #Drought that has affected vast swaths of the country. #ReducedRainfall, coupled with #RisingTemperatures, has led to critically #LowWaterLevels in reservoirs and lakes. Watch the full Image of the Week video here: ow.ly/At9550SYHZk

#OTD in 1959, the #HebgenLakeEarthquake, also known as the #YellowstoneEarthquake, occurred in southwestern #Montana. The powerful M7.3 #Earthquake triggered a massive #Landslide in #MadisonCanyon. The #MadisonCanyonLandslide dammed the #MadisonRiver and formed #EarthquakeLake.

In case you missed our exciting land cover announcement last month, we are thrilled to share it again. Coming this fall, the next generation of land cover and change products, known as Annual NLCD, will be released. Learn more here: ow.ly/4hMz50T1ot7

Attention! An extended system maintenance is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm CT. Data searching and downloading services will be unavailable during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

#Mexico is suffering from a prolonged #Drought that has affected vast swaths of the country. #ReducedRainfall, coupled with #RisingTemperatures, has led to critically #LowWaterLevels in reservoirs and lakes. Watch the full Image of the Week video here: ow.ly/At9550SYHZk

In our latest Eyes on Earth podcast episode, a group of enthusiastic interns share their experience while working at EROS this summer. From #ArtificialIntelligence to #TerrestrialLidarSystems, they gained valuable skills. Listen to the episode here: ow.ly/kewo50T4jcK

Annual NLCD, slated to be released #Fall2024, will revolutionize #LandCover and #LandCoverChange assessments by providing a suite of six annual data products for the conterminous United States from 1985 to 2023. Stay tuned for more details! #ImperviousSurfaces #Innovation

Stay up to date with the latest news out of the USGS EROS Center by signing up for our quarterly newsletter. EROS Center Headlines features news articles, Eyes on Earth podcast episodes, Image of the Week videos, and more. Sign up here: ow.ly/m55f50T4Fny

The EROS archive—there’s nothing like it on #Earth!🌎 It holds #Landsat's faithful images of #OurPlanet, which have been freely available since 2008. It also houses numerous #AerialPhotos and #SpacePhotos, including #Declassified collections. More here: ow.ly/OKSm50T6ZSt

This summer, EROS had the privilege of working with a group of bright interns. Some delved into #ArtificialIntelligence and #CloudComputing, while others ventured into the field to learn about #FireScience and #TerrestrialLidar. Listen to the episode here: ow.ly/U33s50T82yi

Would you like to be a Mendenhall #ResearchFellow at the USGS EROS Center? An upcoming position will allow a #PostdoctoralScholar to work on developing a new #NationalLandUse product. The application opens on September 20th. More details can be found here: ow.ly/nheL50T89m8

As the craving for crispy #FrenchFries has soared, so too has the demand for #Potatoes. A surge in #Cropland in #Minnesota has led city managers in #Minneapolis to take a closer look at how #LandUseChange influences #WaterQuality. Read more here: ow.ly/NzV350T9pKm

Join us for an upcoming EROS User Experience Webinar on September 12, 2024. Learn how to use the USGS EarthExplorer user interface to search for and download #Landsat data and other popular datasets. More details and a registration link can be found here: ow.ly/qsq850Tb0AF

#DYK that the USGS EROS Center has created an online #RemoteSensing classroom that provides students with a unique opportunity to explore the #Earth from a new perspective? Check out the #LandChange with #Landsat lesson here: ow.ly/nHoP50TeEAV #BackToSchool #OnlineLessons

Don't forget to sign up for the upcoming EROS User Experience Webinar on September 12, 2024. Learn how to use the USGS EarthExplorer user interface to search for and download #Landsat data and other popular datasets. Register here: ow.ly/qsq850Tb0AF

JACIE 2025 will be held from April 7-11, 2025, at the USGS Headquarters. Submissions are now open for abstracts and exhibitors. Showcase your work and be a part of a collaborative community driving #Innovation in the field of #RemoteSensing. Submit here: ow.ly/Nr3s50TgFSP