An astronaut’s sweeping nighttime photograph of Namibia and South Africa reveals the region’s lighted communities, many of which are centered around mining.
Published Dec 8, 2024
Fire activity in the South American nation was remarkably intense and widespread in 2024.
Published Dec 7, 2024
Late-November snowfall blanketed large portions of the country and deposited record-breaking accumulations in Seoul.
Published Dec 2, 2024Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms Snow and Ice Temperature Extremes
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 — Nov 2024
Airborne aerosols can cause or prevent cloud formation and harm human health. These maps depict aerosol concentrations in the air based on how the tiny particles reflect or absorb visible and infrared light.
Mar 2000 — Nov 2024
