Land Cover Collection

Australia, satellite image
Australia. Satellite image of the Earth, set against a background of stars, centred on the island continent of Australia. North is at top. Clouds (white) are seen in the atmosphere

Whole Earth, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude. Arctic and Antarctic ice is white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

Africa, satellite image
Africa. Satellite image of the Earth centred on Africa. Clouds are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown. Also seen are Europe (top) Asia (upper right), the Indian Ocean (right)

Africa, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top

Europe, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on Europe. North is at top

The Arctic, satellite image
The Arctic. Satellite image of the Earth centred on the Arctic. The North Pole is at centre. Clouds and Arctic sea ice are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

Africa and Atlantic Ocean, with clouds C016 / 3727
Africa and Atlantic Ocean, with clouds. Computer graphic of an Earth globe centred on West Africa, generated using satellite and mapping data

Bale Mountains marshland, Ethiopia C017 / 7613
Bale Mountains marshland. Marshlands in the foothills of the Bale Mountains, Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia. This national park has a high proportion of animals endemic to the region

Plateau farmland, Ethiopia C017 / 7622
Plateau farmland. Fields and trees in farmland cultivated on the plateau above the Debre Libanos gorge, in central Ethiopia. The river is a tributary of the Blue Nile (Abbay River)

Bale Mountains foothills, Ethiopia C017 / 7616
Bale Mountains foothills. Upland habitat in the foothills of the Bale Mountains, Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia. This national park has a high proportion of animals endemic to the region

Bale Mountains foothills, Ethiopia C017 / 7615
Bale Mountains foothills. Upland valley in the foothills of the Bale Mountains, Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia. This national park has a high proportion of animals endemic to the region

Mainland USA, land cover map
Mainland USA. Map showing the land cover and terrain of the mainland (contiguous) United States of America (USA). North is at top

London, true-colour satellite image C016 / 3888
London and its surrounds, true-colour satellite image. North is at top. The Thames Estuary is at right. London is the capital city of the UK

London, infrared satellite image C016 / 3890
London and its surrounds, infrared satellite image. North is at top. The Thames Estuary is at right. This view is used for geological, agricultural

London, infrared satellite image C016 / 3889
London and its surrounds, infrared satellite image. North is at top. The Thames Estuary is at right. This view is used for studies of vegetation

Cyprus, satellite image C016 / 3887
Cyprus, satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is green, bare ground is brown and tan, built up areas are grey, and water is dark blue

Lake Baikal, satellite image C016 / 3879
Lake Baikal, satellite image. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is dark green, drier areas are brown, clouds and snow and ice are white

Isle of Man, satellite image C016 / 3886
Isle of Man, satellite image. North is at bottom. Visible features include fields and hills (shades of green), beaches and barren or dry areas (brown), clouds (white, across upper left)

Italy, satellite image C016 / 3878
Italy and the surrounding region, satellite image. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is dark green, drier areas are brown, clouds and snow and ice are white, and developed areas are grey

Greece, satellite image C016 / 3876
Greece and the surrounding region, satellite image. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is dark green, drier areas are brown, clouds are white, and developed areas are grey

Isle of Man, satellite image C013 / 5151
Isle of Man, satellite image. North is towards top left. Visible features include fields and hills (shades of green), beaches and clouds (white), lakes and reservoirs (dark blue)

Lambert Glacier, Antarctica

Lena River Delta, Russia

Sahara Desert, Chad, satellite image. This area of the Sahara Desert is a rocky landscape with cliffs (one running down from upper right) amid the arid landscape (orange)

Lake Carnegie, Australia, satellite image. Water (blue) is seen flooding this normally arid area in Western Australia. This is the western end of Lake Carnegie

West Fjords, Iceland, satellite image. This jagged coastline is found in the West Fjords (Vestfirdir) peninsula in the north-west of Iceland. White snow and ice covers the mountain peaks

Deforestation in the Amazon. Satellite image of the region around the mouth of the Amazon River (upper left) in northern Brazil. North is at top

Scandinavia, true-colour satellite image. North is at top. Water is blue, snow and ice are white, and vegetation is green

South America, satellite image
Antarctica. Satellite image of the Earth, set against a background of stars, centred on the Antarctic. The South Pole is at centre. Clouds (white) are seen in the atmosphere

Northern Germany. Satellite image of northern Europe, centred on northern Germany. North is at top. Green colours show different vegetation, from fields to forests. Grey colours show urban areas

Pluto and Charon. Artwork of the planet Pluto and its moon Charon (right) seen from space. Pluto is the most distant planet from the Sun

Earths land cover classification, 2003. Produced using data obtained during 2003 from the MODIS instrument on NASAs Terra satellite

The Arctic, night-day satellite image
Asia, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Asia. North is at top

North America, satellite image
North America. Satellite image of the Earth, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of North America. North is at top. Clouds (white) are seen in the atmosphere

Arabian Sea, satellite image
Arabian Sea. Satellite image of the Earth centred on the Arabian Sea and western India. Clouds and Arctic ice (top) are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

The Americas, satellite image
The Americas. Satellite image of the Earth centred on the Caribbean Islands, with North America at upper left and South America at bottom

Northern Asia and the Arctic. Satellite image of the Earth centred on Siberia, with the North Pole at upper centre. Clouds and Arctic sea ice are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

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"Exploring Land Cover: A Satellite Perspective" Witness the captivating beauty of Australia's diverse land cover through a satellite image, showcasing its vast landscapes and unique ecosystems. Embark on a visual journey across Africa with a stunning satellite image, revealing the intricate patterns that shape this continent's breathtaking natural wonders. Marvel at the striking contrast between night and day in Africa as captured by a mesmerizing satellite image, offering an extraordinary glimpse into the dynamic changes occurring within its land cover. Behold the awe-inspiring view of our entire planet from space, where a remarkable satellite image showcases Earth's varied land cover and reminds us of its fragile interconnectedness. Delve into the icy realms of The Arctic through an enchanting satellite image, uncovering the delicate balance between frozen landscapes and changing land cover in this remote region. Discover North America like never before with an enthralling satellite image that unveils its diverse land cover patterns, from dense forests to sprawling urban areas. Observe Africa and Atlantic Ocean beneath swirling clouds in a captivating satellite image (C016 / 3727), highlighting how weather systems interact with both continents' distinct land covers. Experience Europe's vibrant transformation from night to day through an illuminating satellite image, showcasing how human activity intertwines with nature to shape its ever-evolving land cover. Immerse yourself in Ethiopia's Bale Mountains marshland (C017 / 7613) as seen from above – witness lush greenery thriving amidst wetlands, forming crucial habitats for various species. Explore Ethiopia's Plateau farmland (C017 / 7622) captured by a detailed satellite image – marvel at agricultural terraces carved into hillsides that sustain communities while transforming their surrounding land covers.