Atmosphere

Atmospheric River Flows into the Pacific Northwest
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Atmospheric River Flows into the Pacific Northwest

A warm, moisture-laden weather system soaked western Washington and Oregon.

Published Dec 5, 2023

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Filling an Air Pollution Data Gap
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Filling an Air Pollution Data Gap

Many cities have shortages of air quality monitors. NASA scientists have developed a tool called GEOS-CF that can help.

Published Nov 30, 2023

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Swirls in the Sky and Sea  
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Swirls in the Sky and Sea  

Fluid dynamics put on a spectacular show around Norway’s remote Bear Island.

Published Nov 24, 2023

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A Hazy November in Northern India
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A Hazy November in Northern India

Even with fewer fires than normal in fall 2023, poor air quality plagued the region.

Published Nov 20, 2023

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A Wall of Dust in the Tarim Basin
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A Wall of Dust in the Tarim Basin

Flanked by mountain ranges on three sides, the basin in northwestern China sees frequent dust storms.

Published Nov 14, 2023

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