Illuminating the Northeast U.S. – Stunning Nighttime View From Space
As sunlight waned, the glow of artificial light revealed patterns of urbanization along the populous corridor. This photograph, captured by an astronaut aboard the International…
As sunlight waned, the glow of artificial light revealed patterns of urbanization along the populous corridor. This photograph, captured by an astronaut aboard the International…
Researchers have been tracking how strong storms have eaten into the Gulf state’s coastline. Sixteen years to the day after Hurricane Katrina made landfall in…
Torrential rains have unleashed widespread and destructive flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state. NASA is providing critical satellite data to support relief…
Michigan’s Ludington Pumped Storage Plant uses excess electricity to pump water uphill and generates power when it flows back down. This reservoir holds more than…
Searing temperatures and little rain reduced water levels of Pantabangan Lake, one of the country’s largest reservoirs. From January through April, sweltering heat in combination…
Introduction to New Research on First Peoples’ Migration New research conducted by the University of Sydney sheds light on the migration patterns of the First…
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured a stunning false-color image of northwest Namibia, showcasing the arid landscapes of the Kunene and Erongo regions, emphasized by the…
In the spring of 2024, the Netherlands showcased its beautiful flower fields through satellite images, as the peak of the blooming season brought vibrant colors…
Exacerbated by El Niño, heavy rains in spring 2024 caused severe flooding in Tanzania’s Rufiji district, among other areas in eastern Africa. While southern Africa…
Heavy rains in spring 2024 brought temporary relief to Spain’s drought-stricken Doñana National Park, boosting wetland recovery and wildlife, though long-term water issues persist. Protected…
Agricultural plots are carpeted in yellow when rapeseed or canola plants bloom. Green agricultural fields in southern Romania became tinged with yellow as rows upon…
Every spring, satellites observe massive plumes of dust streaming from the Gobi Desert over East Asia. These thick dust storms negatively affect millions by worsening…
New analysis of a round depression in the salty plains of the Kutch Basin revealed telltale signs of a prehistoric meteorite impact. In the Kutch…
In the country’s southeast, towering table-top mountains known as tepuis host unique species of flora and fauna. This photograph, taken by an astronaut aboard the…
A powerful volcanic eruption lofted ash high into the atmosphere and spread tephra and other volcanic debris across the small island in Indonesia. Ruang is…
A powerful storm system battered major cities in the Arabian Peninsula. This slow-moving storm system brought extraordinary rainfall to the UAE, causing widespread flooding, disrupting…
Recent torrential rains in Dubai caused widespread flooding, submerging roads and affecting flights. Over 250 mm (~10 inches) of rain fell across the UAE in…
This reddish “burning mountain” of granite is the highest point in Namibia. This photograph, taken by a crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS),…