Atmosphere

25 Years, 25 Images
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25 Years, 25 Images

Over the past two and a half decades, EO has published more than 18,000 image-driven stories. This video highlights some of our favorites.

Published Apr 29, 2024

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Human Presence Snow and Ice Videos

A Wall of Dust Over the Korean Peninsula   
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A Wall of Dust Over the Korean Peninsula  

Every spring, satellites observe thick plumes of dust streaming from the Gobi Desert over East Asia.  

Published Apr 25, 2024

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze

A Blanket of Ash from Ruang
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A Blanket of Ash from Ruang

The powerful eruption lofted ash high into the atmosphere and spread tephra and other volcanic debris across the small island in Indonesia.

Published Apr 23, 2024

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Volcanoes

Looking Up and Down During the Eclipse
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Looking Up and Down During the Eclipse

Astronauts and photographers captured unforgettable views of Earth and the Sun as the Moon’s shadow swept across North America.

Published Apr 12, 2024

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Unique Imagery

Total Solar Eclipse Darkens North America
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Total Solar Eclipse Darkens North America

Satellites gathered striking views of the Moon’s shadow from above as observers on the ground were awed by the Sun’s corona.

Published Apr 9, 2024

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Unique Imagery