Acquired May 19, 2010, this natural-color image shows the northwestern portion of French Polynesia’s Tuamotu Archipelago.
Published Jul 13, 2010
The island is a small but mighty example of compelling Galápagos biology.
Published Jul 21, 2012
The small Puerto Rican island is a natural reserve that has been nicknamed the “Galapagos of the Caribbean.”
Published Feb 28, 2016
On May 10, 2007, a large human-caused fire broke out near the island’s only city, Avalon. Before it was contained five days later, the fire scorched 4,800 acres.
Published Nov 11, 2007
Acquired September 17, 2005, this true-color image shows Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands. Also shown are Tortola’s smaller neighbors: Guana Island, Grand Camanoe, and Beef Island.
Published Nov 29, 2009
Off the coast of California, rugged Santa Catalina Island is encircled by a white perimeter of breaking waves in this satellite image from May 11, 2010.
Published Jun 6, 2010
This natural-color image shows Henrietta Island, with a smooth, dome-capped surface and a rugged coastline, illuminated by low-angled sunlight.
Published May 3, 2009
Attu Island is so far west, it’s actually in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is the westernmost of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, even farther west than the Hawaiian Islands.
Published Jul 5, 2006
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