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
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
