Smith Island, Gulf of California

This enhanced Landsat 8 satellite image presents Smith Island, a rugged volcanic island located in the Gulf of California off the coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Its dramatic ridges, steep volcanic slopes, and isolated location create one of the region's most distinctive geological landscapes.

Captured by the Operational Land Imager (OLI), the image highlights the island's volcanic origin and the striking contrast between the arid terrain and the surrounding deep-blue waters. It offers both a scientifically valuable Earth observation and a visually compelling natural abstract suitable for modern interiors.

Artwork Details

• Artist / Creator: NASA / USGS
• Title: Smith Island, Gulf of California
• Original title: Smith Island, Gulf of California
• Series: Landsat 8 – Earth Observations
• Date: Image acquired October 13, 2019; released September 19, 2024
• Period: Contemporary
• Place of Origin: Smith Island, Gulf of California, Baja California Sur, Mexico
• Medium: Satellite photograph (Operational Land Imager, Landsat 8)

Framed Print Details

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• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
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