Life

Scotland’s Outer Hebrides
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Scotland’s Outer Hebrides

The rugged chain of islands is home to thousands of sheep and known for its white sand beaches.

Published Dec 11, 2024

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Chlorophyll
Global Maps

Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is used by algae and other phytoplankton--the grass of the sea--to convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into sugars. These maps show chlorophyll concentrations in the ocean, revealing where phytoplankton are thriving.

Jul 2002 — Nov 2024

Life Water

Vegetation
Global Maps

Vegetation

Greenness is an important indicator of health for forests, grasslands, and farms. The greenness of a landscape, or vegetation index, depends on the number and type of plants, how leafy they are, and how healthy they are.

Feb 2000 — Nov 2024

Land Life

Indonesia Continues to Erupt
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Indonesia Continues to Erupt

A series of explosive eruptions from Mount Lewotobi lofted ash to the cruising altitudes of jets.  

Published Nov 14, 2024

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Flash Floods Swamp North Carolina
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Flash Floods Swamp North Carolina

Torrential rains from Hurricane Helene swamped communities in the mountainous western part of the state.

Published Oct 4, 2024

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