There’s more to New Jersey than you might expect. 👀

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the USGS continues its America from Space journey through all 50 states in the order each state joined the Union. New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on December 18, 1787.

One of the nation's smallest states is also its most densely populated. But beyond its cities, the Garden State is home to pine forests, wetlands, beaches, and barrier islands. These Landsat views capture that contrast, from the densely developed landscape of northern New Jersey to the forests and coastline farther south.

In northern New Jersey, Landsat's thermal data helps identify urban heat islands where higher temperatures can increase the risk of heat related illnesses. Farther south, in the Pinelands, Landsat data support wildfire risk assessments that help guide land management and future development decisions. Along the Atlantic, coastal wetlands help buffer communities from storms and provide important wildlife habitats. After Hurricane Sandy struck New Jersey in 2012, researchers used Landsat data to study changes in marsh vegetation and identify areas that may be more vulnerable to future storms and sea level rise.

Landsat's long-term record helps scientists monitor changing landscapes across New Jersey, supporting efforts to better understand urban growth, reduce wildfire risk, and improve the resilience of coastal ecosystems.

Download this and other state satellite images from the EROS Media Gallery: https://t.co/PIpevK9yls

📸1: A Landsat 9 image of the Atlantic City area shows dense development along New Jersey’s barrier islands surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, bays, tidal waterways, and expansive coastal wetlands. Acquired July 15, 2026.
📸2: A Landsat 8 view of the densely developed Newark and Jersey City area in northern New Jersey, including surrounding waterways and transportation infrastructure. Acquired August 8, 2026.

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RT @NOAASatellites: This imagery from @NOAA’s #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ shows #PotentialTropicalCycloneFive traveling toward the Gulf Coast. #TropicalStormWarnings are currently in effect for an area spanning the Texas–Louisiana border.

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The #Roman Space Telescope launch seen in most ABI bands in this multi-panel display of 1-min @NOAASatellites #GOESEast images. Launched 30Aug by a SpaceX Super Heavy rocket the boost back burn at 1132 UTC was evident in some bands. More on the blog: https://t.co/uasTA9FYSO https://t.co/T15doCb2I7

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11 AM CDT Position Update for Tropical Storm #Edouard.

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167 years ago today, astronomer Richard Carrington was making a chart of sunspots—like the one pictured here—when he observed a massive solar flare that preceded one of the most powerful geomagnetic storms on record. The storm has since been dubbed the #CarringtonEvent.

#Auroras lit skies far beyond their usual range, while electrical currents disrupted telegraph systems and even caused some equipment to spark and catch fire.

A solar storm of similar intensity today could pose serious risks to satellites, communications and power grids.

@NOAA satellites such as the GOES-R series and SOLAR-1 monitor the sun for these types of events and offer crucial early warnings that allow for preparation and the mitigation of impacts.

Learn more: https://t.co/Wb2RKB6xPe

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12 PM CDT Position Update for Tropical Storm #Edouard.

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Ghana's AgriConnect Compact aims to:
🟢 Improve food and nutrition security for an estimated 2.99 million people
🟢 Support the creation of more than 2.6 million jobs by 2035

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Students from Atiu and Mangaia trained with the Cook Islands Voyaging Society and @ConservationOrg to combine traditional knowledge with marine monitoring. 🌊

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Tropical Storm #Edouard Advisory 5A (1 PM CDT, Tue Sep 1): Edouard Expected to Make Landfall Along the Northwestern Gulf Coast Shortly. Tropical Storm Conditions Spreading Across the Warning Area. https://t.co/GrztW6mQJV

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🌍 Drought is putting growing pressure on water, food and livelihoods worldwide.

#UNCCDCOP17 advanced land restoration and drought resilience, but countries stopped short of agreeing on a global drought framework.

WRI’s take on what comes next: https://t.co/5iLtUM75ZH https://t.co/BcIR7XHIVH

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Tropical Storm Edouard nears landfall along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rain, strong wind, and flooding to the region as it moves inland. https://t.co/eXKhtL11AH

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During #Okeanos 2026 Cook Islands cruise, @oceanexplorer collected a fossilized whale jaw from 3,600 m (2.2 mi) depth. It is believed to be the deepest whale beak ever recovered in the Pacific! Learn about this whale of a find: https://t.co/iCeW3NcYkG https://t.co/hgZmm5mbnW

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Under the theme of #TakingActionForNature, the 2026 UN Biodiversity Conference #COP17Armenia will take place from 19–30 Oct 2026 in Yerevan.
The Conference will host the first Global Review of progress in the #KMGBF implementation: https://t.co/rzWKIuxbre

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💧 Who is most exposed to water risks?

South & East Asia account for:
🌊 60% of people susceptible to floods
🚰 67% to groundwater depletion
💧 48% to water overuse

Water risk is not evenly distributed.

🎥See how managing water can reduce risk.
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2 PM CDT Position and Intensity Update for Tropical Storm #Edouard. Edouard a Little Stronger, Expected to Make Landfall Very Soon. https://t.co/0OUCFOSLzn

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Tropical Storm #Edouard makes landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, at 2:20 PM CDT with estimated maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and minimum pressure of 996 mb (29.41 in Hg).

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Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana. https://t.co/BgkSik8lj2

CIRA

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3 PM CDT Position Update for Tropical Storm #Edouard.

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Protecting water sources starts upstream. Through the Guinea Water and Sanitation Project, nature-based solutions are being used to reduce sediment runoff, improve water infiltration, and support more stable water flows into reservoirs: https://t.co/KQF661Y72N https://t.co/VtiA4wTXlQ

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