Scientific Questions Arrive in Ports Satellite observations of nitrogen dioxide near key U.S. ports suggest…
Browsing: NASA Earth Observatory
The NASA Earth Observatory is a premier online platform launched by NASA in 1999 to share satellite imagery, maps, and data-driven visualizations that showcase our planet’s dynamic systems. Designed to inform the public and support educators, scientists, and policymakers, the site covers a wide range of Earth science topics including climate change, natural disasters, land use, and atmospheric conditions. With regularly updated imagery from NASA’s fleet of Earth-observing satellites, the Earth Observatory offers compelling insights into both long-term environmental trends and real-time global events.
https://youtu.be/uvpsO3TnELU January 1 – October 7, 2021 A colder than usual winter atmosphere over the…
https://youtu.be/HTCnINtFEOc October 10 – 25, 2021 One of the most intense extratropical cyclones ever to…
Warm and dry conditions continue to affect agricultural lands in the U.S. Northern Plains and…
Recent Storms Added to an Already Heavy Monsoon Season Persistent rain in mid-October 2021 brought…
Volcanoes emit sulfur dioxide — a pungent gas that reacts with oxygen and moisture in…
As temperatures rise on the Tibetan Plateau, lakes are growing larger and deeper. Glaciologists often…
Spencer Gulf in South Australia hosts the world’s largest cuttlefish mass spawning event. Each winter…
The 25th cycle is underway, and it brings more frequent opportunities to see the northern…
The pandemic has disrupted global supply chains and markets in ways that have led to…
Chaparral shrublands and strong winds are fueling the fast-moving fire. For much of summer 2021,…
Scientists reveal details of a rare type of lightning that stretches into space. A rare…
Cumbre Vieja volcano is making its presence felt from above and below. The effects of…
Sunglint causes brilliant light patches in satellite images and can obscure or reveal ocean features…
The southern coasts of this Chinese island are lined with tropical beaches, while the inner…
Satellite imagers can make oil spills easier to detect in open water. When oil leaks…
This is the second part of a story about fires in California. Read part 1…
Heat waves and droughts supercharged by climate change, a century of fire suppression, and fast-growing…