This natural-color image shows clouds over the Hajhir Mountains of Socotra. Clouds and mists provide moisture to the mountains’ thirsty plants.
Published Jul 1, 2012
Acquired November 13, 2002, this false-color image shows part of the Ouachita Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma.
Published Oct 24, 2010
The red and orange tones of autumn had faded to brown in the mountains of New York and Vermont when this true color image was taken on November 8, 2009. The contrast between the green and gold valleys and brown mountains help reveal the unique geography of the region.
Published Nov 14, 2009
Strong winds and the Andes Mountains clashed, resulting in a rare view of a bank of high cirrus clouds over South America.
Published Nov 3, 2013
The Dinaric Alps along the coast of Croatia lead to some compelling wind and cloud patterns.
Published Jan 14, 2015
Also known as nacreous clouds, they play an important role in the depletion of stratospheric ozone.
Published Feb 9, 2011
Haze rolls off the Eastern seaboard over the Atlantic Ocean, while clouds pile up along the ridgelines of the Appalachian Mountains in this photo-like image from August 4, 2009.
Published Aug 5, 2009
Acquired July 27, 2001, this natural-color image shows part of Wadi Rum, a protected desert landscape in Jordan.
Published Apr 3, 2011
