An otherworldly landscape on a plateau in the Andes provides a natural laboratory for scientists studying Earth and Mars.
Published Sep 10, 2023
The Flaming Gorge Reservoir lies within a national recreation area that straddles the two states.
Published Sep 3, 2023
Cameras on the International Space Station captured oblique photos of the potent storm over the Gulf of Mexico and Florida.
Published Aug 31, 2023
The aurora borealis and moonglint shine bright in this astronaut photo of the Alaskan island chain.
Published Aug 28, 2023
Dunes formed on the slopes of dark mesas in this photo taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station.
Published Aug 13, 2023
Urban infrastructure and natural areas stand in sharp contrast at night on the Mediterranean coast.
Published Jul 30, 2023
Towns, beaches, bays, and forests are visible along this stretch of the southeast Australian coast.
Published Jul 23, 2023
Space Shuttle Atlantis approached the International Space Station for docking for the last time.
Published Jul 10, 2023
Strong winds blowing in from the Western Atlantic sculpt the sand along the coast of southern Brazil into distinctive crescent shapes.
Published Jul 9, 2023
A complex system of dunes displays an array of patterns in the Rub’ al Khali sand sea in southeast Saudi Arabia.
Published Jun 25, 2023
At the strait’s narrowest point, only 13 kilometers separate Europe and Africa.
Published Jun 18, 2023
The ecoregion displays an array of natural patterns, from meandering rivers to rectangle-shaped lakes.
Published Jun 11, 2023
Dunes, ponds, and wildlife habitat are found alongside urban areas on this iconic peninsula in Massachusetts.
Published Jun 4, 2023
Sunrise is an opportune time to photograph fog as it rolls through the mountain range.
Published May 28, 2023
A national park and a dune field occupy part of this bright-white desert landscape, which also has ties to the aerospace industry.
Published May 21, 2023
Dunes, crops, roads, and solar farms flank the river as it winds through China’s Inner Mongolia.
Published May 14, 2023
The island group off Mexico’s Baja California Sur has eroded slowly, preserving evidence of past human activity.
Published May 7, 2023
Petroglyphs, hanging gardens, and deep canyons make this remote landscape a notable part of Bears Ears National Monument.
Published May 3, 2023
Trees along this stretch of western Australia have an elongated root system that allows them to withstand high and low tides.
Published Apr 30, 2023
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station photographed the northern part of North America’s largest mountain range.
Published Apr 23, 2023
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
