Windswept sand formations known as star dunes, or pyramid dunes, are a distinctive feature of the Sahara Desert in northern Africa.
Published Nov 10, 2024
Eruptions in November 2024 sent volcanic material over the Indonesian island of Flores.
Published Nov 6, 2024
Dry conditions parched all but two states in October 2024 and worsened as the month progressed.
Published Nov 1, 2024
Land surface temperatures rise and fall with the heat of the Sun, and they represent how hot or cold the surface would feel to touch. These maps show daytime land temperatures as measured from space.
Feb 2000 — Sep 2024
These maps depict anomalies in land surface temperatures (LSTs); that is, how much hotter or cooler a region was compared to the long-term average. LST anomalies can indicate heat waves or cold spells.
Feb 2000 — Sep 2024
