Landsat 9 Stories

The Otherworldly Geology of Vasquez Rocks
4 min read
Layers of sedimentary rock that jut from the Soledad Basin at surprising angles have long enthralled television and film producers, including the team behind Star Trek.
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A Bright Spot at Mount Michael
3 min read
With austral winter nearing its end, clouds cleared for a satellite view of volcanic activity in the remote South Atlantic.
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Ice Island Survives Run-In With Joe Island
5 min read
In summer 2026, a substantial iceberg calved from Petermann Glacier in northwest Greenland and swiftly drifted into Nares Strait, colliding with an island along the way.
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