NASA Earth Observatory |
02/07/2025
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La Niña Is Here
02/06/2025 09:00 PM
Cool water has welled up in the tropical Pacific in winter 2024–2025. But it may not stick around for long.
Rainy, Stormy Days in Queensland
02/05/2025 02:56 PM
A slow-moving storm dropped unusually large amounts of rain on the Australian state in summer 2025.
Nested Calderas of Zavaritskogo
02/04/2025 09:00 PM
Tucked away on a remote island in the Pacific, the volcano has recently been pinpointed as the likely source of a sunlight-dimming eruption.
A Network of Dried Lakes
02/03/2025 09:00 PM
Water levels—and the compositions of brines—have varied over time at Searles Lake and the adjacent lakes.
The Allure of Searles Lake Salts
02/02/2025 09:00 PM
Evaporite minerals from Searles Lake have similarities to minerals found on the asteroid Bennu.
Colorful Tampa Bay
02/01/2025 09:00 PM
Florida’s largest open-water estuary is known for its shallow, calm, blue-green waters.
Not-so Snowy Alaska
01/31/2025 09:00 PM
Warmer-than-usual weather brought melting and a lack of snowfall to parts of the state in winter 2024–2025.
Snow Cover
01/30/2025 09:00 PM
Snow and ice influence climate by reflecting sunlight back into space. When it melts, snow is a source of water for drinking and vegetation; too much snowmelt can lead to floods. These maps show average snow cover by month.
Cloud Fraction
01/30/2025 09:00 PM
In addition to making rain and snow, clouds can have a warming or cooling influence depending on their altitude, type, and when they form. These maps show what fraction of an area was cloudy each month.
Aerosol Optical Depth
01/30/2025 09:00 PM
Airborne aerosols can cause or prevent cloud formation and harm human health. These maps depict aerosol concentrations in the air based on how the tiny particles reflect or absorb visible and infrared light.
Total Rainfall
01/30/2025 09:00 PM
These maps depict monthly total rainfall around the world. Rainfall is the primary source of fresh water for humans, plants, and animals. Rain also moves heat between the atmosphere, oceans, and land.
Fuel for California Fires
01/30/2025 02:21 PM
The buildup of vegetation and a rapid shift from wet to dry conditions played a role in the destructive blazes.
Bushfires Burn in Victoria
01/29/2025 12:25 PM
Hot, dry, and windy weather fueled fires in two of Australia’s national parks.
A Chill Over Chicagoland
01/28/2025 09:00 PM
Toward the end of a late-January cold spell, snow and lake ice blanketed the landscape.
Sado Island’s Riches
01/27/2025 09:00 PM
On this Japanese island, fertile plains are sandwiched between mountain ranges that were mined for gold and silver.
Bustling Boddington
01/25/2025 09:00 PM
A multitude of mining and agricultural activities surround the Western Australian town, southeast of Perth.
Desert Dust Streams from Iran
01/24/2025 01:34 PM
Winds lofted dust from the arid landscape across the Gulf of Oman.
Fire in Baja California
01/24/2025 01:27 PM
Seasonal Santa Ana winds helped fuel a large fire near Ensenada, Mexico.
Southern States Frozen Over
01/23/2025 09:47 AM
A rare winter storm brought frigid temperatures and heavy snow to states from Texas to North Carolina.
Is Fire Activity Declining in Northwestern India?
01/22/2025 09:00 PM
Satellites detected unusually low numbers of crop fires in Punjab and Haryana in 2024, and scientists are trying to understand why.
Tropical Cyclone Sean Lashes Western Australia
01/21/2025 02:49 PM
The second tropical cyclone of Australia’s 2024–2025 season brought high winds and heavy rain to the Pilbara Coast.
Meltwater Ponds on the Amery Ice Shelf
01/20/2025 09:00 PM
Blue puddles of water were visible atop this East Antarctic ice shelf after periods of record melting.
Lava Flows of the Sáttítla Highlands
01/19/2025 09:00 PM
This U.S. national monument, rich in geological and cultural heritage, displays Northern California’s fiery past.
Madagascar’s Ambohiby Complex
01/18/2025 09:00 PM
The concentric rings of an ancient, extinct volcanic system stand above the island nation’s relatively flat central highlands.
Unhealthy Skies over Los Angeles County
01/17/2025 12:11 PM
A series of images captured by NASA’s TEMPO sensor show the shifting location of nitrogen dioxide as destructive fires raged and smoke plumes streamed over the region.
The Palisades Fire’s Footprint
01/16/2025 09:31 AM
The fire in Los Angeles County burned through nearly 24,000 acres in one week in January 2025.
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