A line of thunderclouds marched across the desert of central Saudi Arabia on the way toward Yemen.
Published Oct 28, 2018
Over the course of 25 years, farms have sprouted in the Arabian Desert, fueled by deep and old groundwater.
Published May 12, 2012
Satellites can help farmers make the most of the limited water resources at a farm in the Arabian Desert.
Published Jun 20, 2015
This photograph from the International Space Station presents an almost surreal view of abundant green fields in the midst of a barren desert.
Published Mar 5, 2012
Water tables have dropped beneath the Saudi Arabian town of Wadi ad-Dawasir.
Published Dec 14, 2019
Acquired April 18 and April 9, 2012, these images compare conditions in the southeastern Arabian Peninsula, which experienced flooding in mid- to late April.
Published Apr 28, 2012
Rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Mekunu dropped enough rain over the Arabian Peninsula to form lakes between the sand dunes in the Rub’ al-Khali.
Published Jun 15, 2018Image of the Day Heat Land Water Unique Imagery Remote Sensing
An astronaut’s lens captures the diversity of textures in a central Iranian landscape.
Published Jan 19, 2016
Linear dunes and ephemeral streams converge on the eastern margin of the Simpson Desert in a region known for its floods.
Published Sep 15, 2012
Coastal cities flourish amidst a more moderate climate along the Red Sea.
Published Aug 12, 2013
A low sun angle add three-dimensional relief to a flat landscape in the desert.
Published Dec 14, 2015
