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A researcher checks the calibration of a ground-mounted Global Positioning System (GPS) station on Mount St. Helens.

Earth's Crust in Action

When the ground moves, Global Positioning System satellites and receivers capture the moment.
Feature Article
Dec. 27, 2020
The April 2010 El Mayor-Cucapah earthquake revealed a previously undiscovered fault in the desert of Baja California, Mexico.

Baja's Fault

Before and after images trace an earthquake's surprise.
Feature Article
Dec. 27, 2020
An artistic rendering shows that Earth’s rotation has dragged space-time with it.

A Snag in Space-Time

Astrophysics use Earth science satellites to explore general relativity.
Feature Article
Dec. 27, 2020
headshot of Larson in front of a blue photo screen

Dr. Kristine M. Larson

Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Kristine M. Larson, to explore new ways of using remote sensing technologies.
Data User Story
Dec. 22, 2020
These cracks in the ground surface north of Chobari, India were caused by liquefaction induced during the Bhuj earthquake.

Squeezing Water from Rock

Studying modern earthquakes that produce liquefaction can help better interpret the geologic record of liquefaction during past events.
Feature Article
July 28, 2020
Image Meteor Crater Meteor Crater, located in north-central Arizona, is one of the most recent and well-preserved impact crater sites on Earth.

In Search of Martian Craters

Craters on Earth's surface provide scientists with clues about how to identify craters on Mars.
Feature Article
July 22, 2020
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