Another Puff from Whakaari
The perpetually restless and occasionally explosive volcano in New Zealand has been emitting steam, volcanic gases, and a bit of ash. Read More…
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Smoke Streams from Palisades and Eaton Fires
Several plumes billowed from Los Angeles-area fires in the days after their ignition. Read More…
Snow on the Turtle Mountains
Patches of forest thrive on a plateau that straddles the border between North Dakota and Manitoba. Read More…
Cairo’s Colorful Nightscape
The older and newer cities of the Greater Cairo region look very different at night when viewed from above. Read More…
2024 Was the Warmest Year on Record
A NASA analysis shows that global temperatures in 2024 were 1.28 degrees Celsius (2.30 degrees Fahrenheit) above the agency’s 20th-century baseline. Read More…
Satellites Spot a “Ghost” Island
The Kumani Bank mud volcano in the Caspian Sea suddenly manifested an island in early 2023 that had nearly disappeared by the end of 2024. Read More…
Fires Tear Through Los Angeles
Powerful Santa Ana winds and dry conditions contributed to the rapid spread of several brush fires in the county. Read More…
Cold and Snow Wallop the U.S.
The first major, widespread winter storm of 2025 delivered snow, ice, and frigid temperatures to a large swath of the country. Read More…
Cyclone-Damaged Mayotte
Lush green hillsides turned brown after Cyclone Chido hit the islands in December 2024. Read More…
Ghana’s Declining Forest Reserves
Logging, farming, and fires have contributed to the loss and degradation of forest reserves in the West African country. Read More…