Earth Snapshots: What Satellites Reveal About Our Changing Planet

Ever wondered what satellites high above can observe—or if they can see you walking down the street? Curious how scientists track hurricanes like Katrina and warn people before they strike? In this course, you will get hands-on experience exploring these questions and more. You’ll analyze real satellite images to track hurricanes and examine environmental changes like wetland loss, deforestation and urban growth, fly drones over New Orleans to study local changes, and participate in discussions around solutions to protect our planet.