ASTER Volcano Archive

Search NASA's ASTER Volcano Archive for alteration-zone maps and related research resources.

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About ASTER Volcano Archive

The ASTER Volcano Archive provides public access to high-resolution multispectral ASTER data collected by NASA's Terra satellite for recently active volcanoes listed by the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. It offers AST_09T and AST_L1B granules as HDF downloads, along with digital elevation maps, NOAA ash advisories, alteration zone imagery, and thermal anomaly reports.

LANDSAT7 data were described as still being processed.

Key features

  • Search for volcanoes listed by Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program
  • Download AST_09T and AST_L1B granules as HDF files
  • View digital elevation maps for listed volcanoes
  • Access NOAA ash advisories and reports
  • View alteration zone imagery
  • View thermal anomaly detections and reports
Best for: Researchers and members of the public working with satellite observations of recently active volcanoes.
Good for
  • ASTER data are made available to the public for download
  • Includes elevation maps, ash advisories, alteration imagery, and thermal reports alongside ASTER granules
  • Designed for both the science community and the public at large
Watch out for
  • LANDSAT7 data were described as still being processed

ASTER Volcano Archive at a glance

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Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
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Oct 5, 2026

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ASTER Volcano Archive FAQ

How do I download data for a specific volcano?
Click MORE SEARCH to show the Volcanoes table, select a volcano, then choose AST_09T or AST_L1B to list granules in the Datasets table and click DOWNLOAD for the HDF file.
What is the ASTER instrument?
The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer, one of five instruments aboard NASA's Terra satellite, whose data are used to create maps of land surface temperature, emissivity, reflectance and elevation.
What associated products are included besides ASTER granules?
Digital elevation maps, NOAA ash advisories, alteration zone imagery, and thermal anomaly reports.
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