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A Slice of Glory
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A Slice of Glory

People have been marveling at glories for centuries, but satellites offer a unique perspective on the colorful optical phenomenon.

Published Jun 23, 2018

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Evolution of Pyrocumulus over California
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Evolution of Pyrocumulus over California

In August 2014, MODIS captured an unusual view of mature pyrocumulus clouds billowing up from a fire along the border of California and Oregon.

Published Aug 6, 2014

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Earth from Space
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Earth from Space

This true-color image shows North and South America as they would appear from 35,000 km (22,000 miles) above the Earth.

Published Oct 17, 2000

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Cloudy Earth
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Cloudy Earth

Data collected by a sensor on the Aqua satellite reveals the global distribution of clouds.

Published May 8, 2015

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Cloud Rosettes in the Sky
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Cloud Rosettes in the Sky

Actinoform clouds pop up off the western coast of Australia.

Published Feb 7, 2020

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Calling All Cloud-Loving Citizen Scientists
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Calling All Cloud-Loving Citizen Scientists

With just a few clicks of a camera and a mouse, you can contribute to research that will help atmospheric scientists better understand how clouds affect climate.

Published Nov 5, 2014

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A Cut in the Clouds
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A Cut in the Clouds

The islands formed ripples in the clouds.

Published Feb 3, 2017

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A Slice of Cirrus
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A Slice of Cirrus

A vertical profile of wispy, icy clouds reveals their complex structure.

Published Jul 15, 2015

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Open- and Closed-Cell Clouds over the Pacific Ocean
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Open- and Closed-Cell Clouds over the Pacific Ocean

Acquired April 17, 2010, this natural-color image shows a network of open- and closed-cell clouds over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru.

Published Apr 28, 2010

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