Space-borne sensors extend the record of global lightning detection.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Remote Sensing
The map shows average yearly counts of lightning flashes per square kilometer, based on data collected by NASA satellites between 1995 and 2002.
Image of the Day Atmosphere
Bolts light up Earth’s atmosphere 4 million times a day. Scientists hope to observe a few.
Wildfires in northern Canada and Alaska have been increasing in frequency and area burned. One possible cause is more lightning.
Image of the Day Heat Life
Lightning, thunderstorms, and dust storms are normal in India—but not at this intensity.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Human Presence Remote Sensing
This series of images provide a 3D map of rainfall inside Hurricane Irene as the storm developed between August 21 and August 24, 2011.
Atmosphere Severe Storms
Analyzing subtle differences in near-infrared and shortwave-infrared light from the landscape, scientists can provide some measure of the severity of wildfire burns.
Image of the Day Heat Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing
Image of the Day Atmosphere Severe Storms
Severe Storms