Gravity waves in the atmosphere were made visible by dust blowing from the Sahara Desert.
Published Jun 15, 2018Just-right conditions off the coast of this Portuguese fishing town have churned out some of the largest waves ever surfed.
Published Feb 22, 2022The waves off the coast of Teahupo’o can heave a crushing amount of water toward the shore and onto unlucky surfers.
Published Jul 14, 2022NASA scientists are using a modern version of a 150-year-old photography technique to capture images of shock waves created by supersonic jets.
Published Oct 7, 2015Acquired on April 17, 2012, this natural-color image shows thick dust blowing off the coast of Libya for the second consecutive day.
Published Apr 17, 2012When large waves break in Māʻalaea Bay, they do so with the crushing speed of a freight train.
Published May 16, 2022A tan cloud of dust colors the skies off Africa’s west coast on September 21, 2009.
Published Sep 22, 2009