Strong winds kicked up sand and dust from China’s vast Taklimakan Desert.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
Satellites captured an expansive blue and green phytoplankton bloom in the waters off France.
Image of the Day Water Water Color
Unusually early and intense fires are spreading rapidly amid drought and high winds.
Image of the Day Fires Human Presence
Torrential rains have unleashed widespread and destructive flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state.
Image of the Day Water Floods
NASA’s newest Earth science satellite captured a striking image of swirling bands of phytoplankton.