Joshua Stevens
NASA Earth Observatory
Joshua Stevens
Cartographer & data visualization lead at NASA's Earth Observatory. I combine journalism and design to understand and communicate about our planet.
Selected work
Recent visual stories
A sample of maps, satellite imagery, and data visualizations produced for NASA's Earth Observatory.
The Shrinking Salt Lake
Water levels in the Great Salt Lake dropped to new record lows.
Measuring War’s Effect on a Global Breadbasket
Using satellites to track the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Catastrophic Flooding in Yellowstone
Snowmelt and heavy rain caused historic flooding around the national park.
Tracking the Demise of a Giant Iceberg
Scientists chronicled the death throes of one of the world’s largest icebergs.
Enduring Antarctic Sea Ice
An expedition has located the lost ship of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton.
No Breathing Easy for City Dwellers
Linking air pollution with health outcomes in cities around the world.
Dramatic Changes at Hunga Tonga
NASA scientists have been closely watching the evolution of the volcanic island.
Bathed in a Sea of Artificial Light
A new global atlas extends measurements of nighttime lights to the sea.
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From the blog
Notes on cartography, code, and visual storytelling
Tutorials, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, and essays on map design and data visualization.
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