NASA Earth Observatory Image of the Day http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/ Your source for monitoring regional and global changes on our planet through images and stories. en-us (PICS-1.1 "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true comment "RSACi North America Server" for "http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/" on "2000.09.27T15:55-0800" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0)) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:15:02 -0500 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:15:02 -0500 paul.d.przyborski@nasa.gov (Paul Przyborski) NASA Earth Observatory Image of the Day http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/feeds/eo_feed_logo.gif http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/ 144 46 Your source for monitoring regional and global changes on our planet through images and stories. Heavy Rain in Uruguay http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42588&src=iotdrss Covering the period from February 1 to February 7, 2010, these images show total rainfall (left image) and rainfall anomalies (right image) for the region around Buenos Aires and Uruguay. Deepest blue corresponds to heaviest rain in each image. Heavy Rain in Uruguay
Covering the period from February 1 to February 7, 2010, these images show total rainfall (left image) and rainfall anomalies (right image) for the region around Buenos Aires and Uruguay. Deepest blue corresponds to heaviest rain in each image.

]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42588&src=iotdrss -32.5 -55.5 Heavy Snow around U.S. Capital http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42568&src=iotdrss Acquired February 7, 2010, this true-color image shows snow blanketing much of the U.S. East Coast. Snow extends hundreds of kilometers inland from the Atlantic coastline, but thins near New York City. Heavy Snow around U.S. Capital
Acquired February 7, 2010, this true-color image shows snow blanketing much of the U.S. East Coast. Snow extends hundreds of kilometers inland from the Atlantic coastline, but thins near New York City.

]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42568&src=iotdrss 38.4 -76.5 Open Pit Mines, Southern Arizona http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42555&src=iotdrss This astronaut photograph illustrates three open-pit copper mines located west-northwest of the town of Green Valley, Arizona. Open Pit Mines, Southern Arizona
This astronaut photograph illustrates three open-pit copper mines located west-northwest of the town of Green Valley, Arizona.

]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42555&src=iotdrss 31.922 -111.033 Dallas http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42551&src=iotdrss This pair of images shows explosively growing suburbs—"boomburbs"—north of Dallas, Texas. Dallas
This pair of images shows explosively growing suburbs—"boomburbs"—north of Dallas, Texas.

]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42551&src=iotdrss 32.9441 -96.8994 Cyclone Oli http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42548&src=iotdrss Comma-shaped Cyclone Oli was a formidable Category 4 cyclone moving over French Polynesia in the South Pacific when this true-color image was captured on the afternoon of February 4, 2010. Cyclone Oli
Comma-shaped Cyclone Oli was a formidable Category 4 cyclone moving over French Polynesia in the South Pacific when this true-color image was captured on the afternoon of February 4, 2010.

]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42548&src=iotdrss -17.2 -153.6 Karachi, Pakistan http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42538&src=iotdrss Acquired January 8, 2010, this true-color image shows part of Karachi, Pakistan, a city of over 12 million residents. Heavily urbanized areas mix with rivers and mangroves, especially near the Port of Karachi. Karachi, Pakistan
Acquired January 8, 2010, this true-color image shows part of Karachi, Pakistan, a city of over 12 million residents. Heavily urbanized areas mix with rivers and mangroves, especially near the Port of Karachi.

]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42538&src=iotdrss 24.8914 67.088 Lusi Mud Volcano, Indonesia http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42526&src=iotdrss Lusi, the world’s largest and fastest growing mud volcano, had developed the mound-like shape of a volcano when this false-color image was acquired in October 2009, two and a half years after its birth. Lusi Mud Volcano, Indonesia
Lusi, the world’s largest and fastest growing mud volcano, had developed the mound-like shape of a volcano when this false-color image was acquired in October 2009, two and a half years after its birth.

]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42526&src=iotdrss -7.5350625349621 112.71045684814 Snow-Capped Llaima Volcano in Springtime http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42519&src=iotdrss Acquired December 11, 2009, this true-color image shows a layer of snow resting on the summit of Llaima Volcano. The slopes appear in a combination of purple-brown and green, probably a combination of volcanic rock and vegetation. Snow-Capped Llaima Volcano in Springtime
Acquired December 11, 2009, this true-color image shows a layer of snow resting on the summit of Llaima Volcano. The slopes appear in a combination of purple-brown and green, probably a combination of volcanic rock and vegetation.

]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42519&src=iotdrss -38.692 -71.729 Ice and Clouds in the Bering Strait http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42464&src=iotdrss Acquired January 16, 2010, this true-color image shows sea ice spanning the Bering Strait, and parallel rows of clouds extending toward the southwest. Ice and Clouds in the Bering Strait
Acquired January 16, 2010, this true-color image shows sea ice spanning the Bering Strait, and parallel rows of clouds extending toward the southwest.

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42464&src=iotdrss 62.9 176.9 Artificial Archipelagos, Dubai, United Arab Emirates http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42477&src=iotdrss Taken January 13, 2010, this astronaut photograph shows two artificial archipelagos along the Dubai coast: Palm Jumeirah and The World. The image also shows the 800-meter-tall Bhurj Khalifa high rise building. Artificial Archipelagos, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Taken January 13, 2010, this astronaut photograph shows two artificial archipelagos along the Dubai coast: Palm Jumeirah and The World. The image also shows the 800-meter-tall Bhurj Khalifa high rise building.

]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42477&src=iotdrss 25.244 55.283 Chiyli Crater, Kazakhstan http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42480&src=iotdrss Acquired October 10, 2007, this false-color image shows Chiyli Crater in western Kazakhstan. Vegetation appears red, and clings primarily to riverbanks near the crater. Sunlight illuminates south-facing slopes, including the central peak of the crater. Chiyli Crater, Kazakhstan
Acquired October 10, 2007, this false-color image shows Chiyli Crater in western Kazakhstan. Vegetation appears red, and clings primarily to riverbanks near the crater. Sunlight illuminates south-facing slopes, including the central peak of the crater.

]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=42480&src=iotdrss 49.175 57.835