Remote Sensing

Watching a Hurricane Intensify
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Watching a Hurricane Intensify

Observations made by NASA’s newest storm-watching satellites captured the evolution of Hurricane Adrian’s structure as the storm strengthened.

Published Jul 21, 2023

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On This Day in 2020: Nishinoshima Belches
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On This Day in 2020: Nishinoshima Belches

A young volcanic island in the western Pacific Ocean went through some growing pains in summer 2020.

Published Jul 4, 2023

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On This Day in 2013: NASA’s Earth Science Satellite Fleet
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On This Day in 2013: NASA’s Earth Science Satellite Fleet

Sixteen operating satellites monitored Earth in July 2013; ten years later, the fleet has grown substantially.

Published Jul 3, 2023

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Smoke Blankets the Upper Midwest
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Smoke Blankets the Upper Midwest

Smoke from the fires in Canada polluted the air and shrouded the Minneapolis skyline.

Published Jun 15, 2023

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North Atlantic Hurricane Season
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North Atlantic Hurricane Season

The 2023 season runs from June 1 to November 30, with peak activity generally occurring in September.

Published Jun 1, 2023

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