A phenomenon known as a “heat dome” set the stage for remarkably high temperatures as meteorological summer got under way.
Published Jun 11, 2021Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
The millions of tons of dust lofted out of Africa each year are a visual reminder of how Earth’s systems are interconnected.
Published Jun 7, 2021
Clouds can be a nuisance when scientists are trying to observe features on Earth's surface. But at other times, clouds are exactly what they want to see. These images highlight some of the more unusual and beautiful clouds observed in recent years from space.
Published Jun 1, 2021
Dry lake Colhué Huapi provides an ample supply of silt and sediment for dust storms.
Published May 29, 2021
An analysis of geostationary satellite data found a 10 to 15 percent increase in greening around the rainforest during the dry season.
Published Jun 1, 2021
