NASA's SWOT satellite has revealed unseen ocean depths, mapping seafloor features that shape life, currents and tectonics.

Launched in December 2022, the satellite measures the height of water on nearly all of Earth's surface, including the ocean, lakes, reservoirs ... be barren patches of seafloor. The improved view from ...

We know more about the Moon’s surface than Earth’s ocean floor — but that’s changing fast. A NASA-supported team used a ...

Taken from the International Space Station by an astronaut, this is a view of Lake Van off ... The SWOT satellite, short for Surface Water and Ocean Topography, is a collaboration between NASA ...

Ocean water expands as it warms ... Global sea levels rose 0.23 inches in 2024, satellite records show, compared to the predicted 0.17 inches expected for the year. MORE: Coastal US cities ...

More precise maps created using data from the SWOT mission can enhance underwater navigation and provide deeper insights into ...

The map of seafloor features like abyssal hills in the Indian Ocean is based on sea surface height data from the SWOT satellite. Purple denotes regions that are lower relative to higher regions ...

Launched in December 2022, the satellite measures the height of water on nearly all of Earth's surface, including the ocean ... The improved view from SWOT also gives researchers more insight ...