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Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data include tutorials and other learning resources, news announcements such as instrument updates and data releases, user guides and related documents, and frequently asked questions.

MODIS Learning Resources

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sea ice over the Beaufort Sea and surrounding area using the band combination 3-6-7.

Decembrrrr: Observing Sea Ice Using MODIS Data

Learn how scientists use remote sensing data to study sea ice patterns to see how changes can influence weather, climate, and animal populations in these regions.
Data in Action
Dec. 6, 2018
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MODIS News

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Between 2013 and 2016, a large mass of unusually warm ocean water--nicknamed the blob--dominated the North Pacific, indicated here by red, pink, and yellow colors

The Blob

Too much warmth and too little wind fueled a massive marine heat wave along the Pacific Coast.
Feature Article
March 1, 2021
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Dave Jones

NASA near real-time Earth observing data are vital to emergency response. Dave Jones enables these data to be used collaboratively in real time across platforms by emergency responders and managers.
Data User Story
March 1, 2021
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