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The Earth Observatory is moving!

The EO is moving! Join us at science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory

Published Dec 2, 2025

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Iraq Reservoirs Plunge to Low Levels
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Iraq Reservoirs Plunge to Low Levels

A multi-year drought has put extra strain on farmers and water managers in the Middle Eastern country.  

Published Nov 19, 2025

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Reservoirs Dwindle in South Texas
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Reservoirs Dwindle in South Texas

Drought in the Nueces River basin is reducing reservoir levels, leaving residents and industry in the Corpus Christi area facing water shortages.

Published Nov 17, 2025

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Winter Transforms the Mississippi River Delta
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Winter Transforms the Mississippi River Delta

A Gulf Coast storm followed by snowmelt in January 2025 temporarily increased the Mississippi River’s outflow, sending a surge of sediment through the delta and into gulf waters.

Published Sep 28, 2025

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The Erie Canal Turns 200
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The Erie Canal Turns 200

The colossal project created a valuable connection between the U.S. interior and the Atlantic Ocean when it opened in October 1825.

Published Sep 29, 2025

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