The mountainous islands in the South Indian Ocean disrupt the flow of air, which can have a ripple-like effect on the clouds.
Published Apr 16, 2023
The dark shape of Rennell Island, including its raised coral atoll, stands out amid the sunglint.
Published Apr 9, 2023
Tectonic uplift millions of years ago formed Edwards Plateau, a feature that influences how people now use the land.
Published Apr 2, 2023
The 2023 fire season got off to an early start with a major fire in the Castellon province.
Published Mar 29, 2023
A winter storm in December 2022 dropped snow over Mauna Kea and the recently erupted Mauna Loa.
Published Mar 26, 2023
An astronaut spotted colorful evaporation ponds in Mexico while in orbit over the Baja Peninsula.
Published Mar 19, 2023
The mighty Amazon River carries a huge amount of sediment and occasionally delivers muddy water to nearby lakes.
Published Mar 13, 2023
Shadows from skyscrapers and other city buildings give the photograph a 3D look.
Published Mar 5, 2023
Smoke and cumulus clouds dotted the sky when an astronaut photographed a remote part of Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, and Angola.
Published Feb 26, 2023
The barrier islands along the coast of Texas help sustain lagoon ecosystems and protect the mainland from damaging storms.
Published Feb 12, 2023
One of the largest water bodies on the Tibetan Plateau has been growing even larger in recent decades.
Published Feb 5, 2023
This stretch of coastline in Western Australia is a popular recreational site for people and an important stopover site for migratory birds.
Published Jan 29, 2023
An astronaut on the International Space Station captured this photograph of minor explosions from one of Chile’s most active volcanoes.
Published Jan 30, 2023
Colorful waterways and wetlands are visible along the river that defines a portion of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Published Jan 22, 2023
Mountains, vegetation, and urban centers contribute to the islands’ colorful palette.
Published Jan 15, 2023
This astronaut photograph illustrates the undulating geology of a segment of the mountain range in southern Iran.
Published Jan 8, 2023
A mixture of smog, smoke, and dust hung over the ancient lake basin surrounded by the Himalayas.
Published Dec 31, 2022
Glaciers on these heavenly mountains are a source of freshwater for farmers in Central Asia.
Published Dec 29, 2022
Land and water were decorated with snow and ice when astronauts looked down on the region in February 2022.
Published Dec 30, 2022
From volcanoes to salt flats, the mountainous region of Chile, Peru, and Bolivia is home to a range of compelling landscapes.
Published Dec 26, 2022
Four of the range’s prominent volcanoes—Rainier, St. Helens, Adams, and Hood—were on full display in February 2022.
Published Dec 25, 2022
Beneath a layer of snow and ice, exceptionally hot fluids rise from the floor of Yellowstone Lake.
Published Dec 27, 2022
Canada’s second-most populous city occupies the largest of hundreds of islands within the Hochelaga Archipelago.
Published Dec 24, 2022
This deep lake on the southern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau freezes over during winter, curbing the large changes in lake level observed during other seasons.
Published Dec 23, 2022
The Mid-Atlantic coast occasionally sees snow, but rain has become increasingly common over time.
Published Dec 21, 2022
Sunglint, waves, and ship wakes are visible on the waters between Italy’s Calabria region and Sicily.
Published Dec 18, 2022
The park is one of the most isolated natural areas in the continental United States and the site of long-running ecological studies.
Published Dec 11, 2022
The estuary system marks the transition between the Great Altar Desert in northwestern Mexico and the Gulf of California.
Published Nov 27, 2022
Over millions of years, the mighty river carved through old sedimentary rocks even as the landmass was rising.
Published Nov 20, 2022
The fertile flood plains around the San Miguel River are conducive to maize and other agricultural production.
Published Nov 6, 2022
