Sediment plumes reveal busy shipping lanes leading toward ports in northern China.
Published Mar 6, 2015
The narrow clouds form when water vapor condenses around tiny particles of pollution.
Published Mar 8, 2012
Under the right environmental conditions, pollution from ships can make long, bright tracks amidst the clouds.
Published Jan 21, 2018
Summer is the time for ship tracks—especially off the west coast of North America.
Published Sep 3, 2018
Serpentine clouds crossed tracks in the eastern Pacific Ocean in mid-January 2013.
Published Jan 20, 2013
Elevated levels of nitrogen dioxide popped out over certain shipping lanes when observed by Aura.
Published Feb 8, 2013
Bangladesh was shaped by an ancient continental collision and thousands of years worth of sediment rolling down from the mountains.
Published Mar 16, 2012
Acquired January 21, 2010, this false-color image shows Port-au-Prince nine days after a severe earthquake, as relief ships sail into the newly restored port.
Published Jan 21, 2010
Ship tracks are a common atmospheric occurrence. Scientists are now combining machine learning and satellites to detect them automatically.
Published Jul 3, 2019Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Unique Imagery Human Presence Remote Sensing
The stunning scenery in this bay in Montenegro has made it a popular destination for cruises ships.
Published Sep 17, 2017
Ships and islands contributed to an intricate cloud pattern over the northern Pacific Ocean in April 2013.
Published May 5, 2013
