The historical oasis on the coast of the Arabian Gulf is now an oil industry oasis.
Published Jun 3, 2013
Rivers transport nutrient-filled urban and agricultural runoff into this inland sea, promoting phytoplankton blooms.
Published May 27, 2013
Three striking photographs of Pavlof Volcano reveal the three-dimensional structure of the eruption plume.
Published May 23, 2013
This highly urbanized and industrialized area stands in stark contrast next to dense green mangrove forests and waterways of the Indus River Delta.
Published May 20, 2013
America's first space station was launched forty years ago. Astronauts on Skylab conducted some the first comprehensive visual studies of Earth’s surface.
Published May 14, 2013
High in the Andes Mountains in Argentina, this salt lake hosts microbes that give the lakes distinct colors.
Published May 13, 2013
Straddling the border between the United States and Mexico, this metropolitan area is home to more than 5 million people.
Published May 6, 2013
Astronauts capture a view of the South Atlantic Island that looks like it has been taken from an airplane. Mountains and glaciers stand in stark relief against the sea.
Published Apr 29, 2013
While its current form is that of a youthful stratovolcano, the regional geological evidence indicates that Bolivia’s Tata Sabaya has an older, eventful history.
Published Apr 22, 2013
Nightlife, ecological beauty, and history make the island a popular tourist destination.
Published Apr 15, 2013
Ancient rivers and linear dunes decorate the arid landscape.
Published Apr 8, 2013
Several Arizona cities and suburbs merge in a distinctive Western U.S. grid pattern.
Published Apr 1, 2013
Situated along key travel routes between the West and East, this capital city has been settled for at least 6,000 years and has changed rulers and layouts many times.
Published Mar 18, 2013
Astronauts capture the first confirmed image of the structure taken from the International Space Station.
Published Mar 4, 2013
ISERV Pathfinder camera system may eventually provide needed Earth observations to developing countries.
Published Mar 3, 2013
This volcanic island is home to perhaps the most remote permanent settlement on Earth.
Published Feb 18, 2013
“The biggest little city in the world” is nestled like a jewel amidst the mountains.
Published Feb 11, 2013
Underwater ridges and broad ocean currents help make waves beneath the waves.
Published Feb 4, 2013
Astronauts on the last voyage of the space shuttle Columbia captured this view of clouds over the Atlantic Ocean.
Published Feb 2, 2013
Once separated from the mainland, this volcano has the attention of scientists and emergency planners because of its proximity to several cities.
Published Jan 28, 2013
Noctilucent or “night shining” clouds form near the boundary of the mesosphere and thermosphere.
Published Jan 21, 2013
This city in Belgium is a hub of economic activity and tourism.
Published Jan 14, 2013
Among the oldest mountains in the world, the Appalachian chain is now relatively low but visually striking.
Published Jan 7, 2013
Like most cities in the western United States, the Dallas-Fort Worth area was laid out in a grid pattern.
Published Dec 31, 2012
Formed during four explosive eruptions that took place between 300,000 and 90,000 years ago, the volcanic caldera is now home to human settlements and 17 younger volcanoes.
Published Dec 24, 2012
This astronaut photograph highlights hundreds of rectangular fields along the Songhua River in eastern China.
Published Dec 17, 2012
This astronaut photograph was taken during the most recent activity at this volcano in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea.
Published Dec 10, 2012
The capital city of Saudi Arabia has grown dramatically in the last half century.
Published Dec 3, 2012
The combination of a low viewing angle, shadows, and height and distance from the volcanoes contributes to the appearance of topographic relief.
Published Nov 19, 2012
In this astronaut photograph from the International Space Station, the lights of Qatar show informative demographic detail that is very difficult to discern in daylight images.
Published Nov 12, 2012
