July’s extreme heat in the United States radiated energy out into space as shown in this image from July 22, 2011.
Published Aug 31, 2011
The CERES FM6 instrument measures the solar energy absorbed and reflected by Earth, the heat the planet emits into space, and the role of clouds in that process.
Published Jan 26, 2018
Atmospheric gases scatter blue wavelengths of visible light more than other wavelengths, giving the Earth’s visible edge a blue halo. At higher and higher altitudes, the atmosphere becomes so thin that it essentially ceases to exist. Gradually, the atmospheric halo fades into the blackness of space. This astronaut photograph captured on July 20, 2006, shows a nearly translucent moon emerging from behind the halo.
Published Feb 2, 2007
Humidity and the abrupt onset of extremely high temperatures have killed thousands of people in India.
Published Jun 5, 2015
Extreme heat broke meteorological records, canceled flights, and made life miserable for millions of people.
Published Jun 23, 2017
These maps show observed and modeled energy imbalances in the top 750 meters of the world’s oceans from 1993-2003.
Published Apr 29, 2005
