Smoky Skies Over the Indo-Gangetic Plain

Smoky Skies Over the Indo-Gangetic Plain

Annual fires contributed to hazy skies over northern Pakistan and India, causing schools in some areas to close.

Published Nov 5, 2024

Image of the Day Atmosphere Fires

Landsat Plumbs the (Shallow) Depths

Landsat Plumbs the (Shallow) Depths

Researchers have developed a new way to measure near-shore bathymetry using satellite observations alone.

Published Nov 4, 2024

Image of the Day Remote Sensing

Crepuscular Rays and Cumulonimbus Clouds

Crepuscular Rays and Cumulonimbus Clouds

Photographed from orbit at sunset, the rays of light penetrating gaps in the clouds span vast distances.

Published Nov 3, 2024

Image of the Day Atmosphere

Drought Expands Across the U.S.

Drought Expands Across the U.S.

Dry conditions parched all but two states in October 2024 and worsened as the month progressed.

Published Nov 2, 2024

Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Water Drought

Valencia Floods

Valencia Floods

Torrential rains caused deadly flooding and extensive damage in eastern Spain.

Published Nov 1, 2024

Image of the Day Water Floods Human Presence