Explore the cutting-edge developments in Earth science data management and analysis in this AGU Informatics Leptoukh Award Lecture. Delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by the vast amounts of data collected in Earth science research, and discover innovative approaches to transform petabytes of information into meaningful insights. Learn about advanced techniques for data processing, visualization, and interpretation that are revolutionizing our understanding of Earth systems. Gain valuable knowledge on how to effectively handle and extract value from large-scale datasets, and understand the impact of these advancements on various fields within Earth science.