Volcanic Eruption Continues at La Palma – Effects Being Felt From Above and Below
Cumbre Vieja volcano is making its presence felt from above and below. The effects of the eruption at Cumbre Vieja volcano are being felt from above and…
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The Science of Sunglint
If you look frequently at satellite imagery or astronaut photography, you have probably noticed bright patches of light that can make certain bodies of water…
The Fish Farms of Hainan Island in the South China Sea
The southern coasts of this Chinese island are lined with tropical beaches, while the inner bays are lined with floating fishing villages. Situated in the…
Satellites View Southern California Oil Spill
Satellite imagers can make oil spills easier to detect in open water. When oil leaks or spills into the ocean, the water surface changes. That…
Surprising Standing Waves at Edge of Earth’s Magnetic Bubble Found in NASA Data
Earth sails the solar system in a ship of its own making: the magnetosphere, the magnetic field that envelops and protects our planet. The celestial…
California’s Surge of Large Wildfires: A Multi-Dimensional Fire Challenge
This is the second part of a story about fires in California. Read part 1 here. Accumulating fuels and rising populations are contributing to California’s…
Zeolites’ Isotopes Defy Nature – New Potential for Carbon Capture and Storage
New finding could help inform how zeolites are used in carbon capture and storage. First study to analyze the calcium isotope composition of zeolite minerals…
Sedimentary Repositories Suggest Environmental Variability Driven by Changes in Earth’s Orbit
Rift Valley lakes within eastern Africa range from freshwater to highly alkaline systems and are homes to diverse ecosystems. These Rift Valley lakes are also…
What’s Behind California’s Dramatic Surge of Large Fires?
Heat waves and droughts supercharged by climate change, a century of fire suppression, and fast-growing populations have made large, destructive fires more likely. If it…
Satellite Captures Stunning Gravity Waves Over La Palma From Cumbre Vieja Eruption
As the Cumbre Vieja eruption continued into its second week, satellites captured images of some remarkable moments in the skies above the volcano. Since the Cumbre…
Hidden Mangrove Forest Deep in the Heart of the Yucatan Peninsula Reveals Ancient Sea Levels
Researchers investigate an ancient coastal ecosystem found more than 120 miles from the nearest ocean, revealing sea level impacts from the last interglacial period. Deep…
Region of “Super Corals” Discovered Thriving in Extremely High Levels of Carbon Dioxide
In 2019, a hydrology professor at The University of Texas at Austin set out on a research project to see if he could identify harmful…
Warping of Planet’s Crust: Melting of Polar Ice Shifting Earth Itself, Not Just Sea Levels
Research by new Ph.D. finds warping of planet’s crust, with far-reaching effects. The melting of polar ice is not only shifting the levels of our…
Stunning Satellite Image Shows Lava Burning a Path to the Sea From La Palma Volcano
This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission on September 30, 2021, shows the flow of lava from the volcano erupting on the Spanish island of…
Metals Supercharge Method To Bury Billions of Tons of Harmful Carbon Dioxide Under the Sea for Centuries
Capturing and burying carbon is one of the most promising ways to blunt the pace of climate change University of Texas and ExxonMobil researchers found…
Arctic Sea Ice at Highest Annual Minimum Extent Since 2014
Arctic sea ice reached its minimum extent on September 16, 2021, at 4.72 million square kilometers (1.82 million square miles). Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight…
Exploring Earth From Space: Mackenzie River, Canada [Video]
The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission takes us over the Mackenzie River, a major river system in the Canadian boreal forest. Its basin is the largest in…
The Mysterious Ocean Plastic Sink: Gone With the Rivers
Plastics are a growing problem for natural ecosystems around the globe, and in particular for our marine and freshwater environments. Rivers are the leading source…