Atmosphere

New Mexico Battles Wildfires
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New Mexico Battles Wildfires

With extreme drought gripping the state, firefighters are battling large blazes north of Silver City.

Published Jun 18, 2025

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Earth’s Clouds on the Move
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Earth’s Clouds on the Move

Marine storm cloud zones have shifted poleward and narrowed, and the changes are contributing to our planet’s growing energy imbalance.

Published Jun 17, 2025

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Storm Duo Churns Over the Pacific
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Storm Duo Churns Over the Pacific

Hurricane Barbara and Tropical Storm Cosme lined up off the western coast of Mexico.

Published Jun 10, 2025

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Smoky Skies and Blooming Seas
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Smoky Skies and Blooming Seas

Smoke from wildland fires in Canada streamed over colorful seawater east of Greenland.

Published Jun 4, 2025

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Cloud Fraction
Global Maps

Cloud Fraction

In addition to making rain and snow, clouds can have a warming or cooling influence depending on their altitude, type, and when they form. These maps show what fraction of an area was cloudy each month.

Feb 2000 — May 2025

Atmosphere