Quick Takeaways Ground-level ozone in New York–Washington corridor worsens during summer heat waves. Health advisories alert sensitive groups to limit…
Browsing: Earth Observatory
Quick Takeaways NASA satellites detect numerous wildland fires in Australia’s Northern Territory each year. Fires may appear larger in afternoon…
Essential Insights Super Typhoon Sinlaku reached “violent typhoon” status, equivalent to category 5. Gravity waves from the storm were detected…
Quick Takeaways Lake Agassiz once covered southeastern Manitoba, larger than all Great Lakes combined. It drained around 12,000 years ago,…
Summary Points New maps reveal shifting patterns of artificial light on Earth. NASA’s Black Marble data shows nuanced changes, not…
Top Highlights Tropical Cyclone Maila approached Papua New Guinea, causing intense rainfall in April 2026. Heavy rains triggered deadly landslides…
Fast Facts Patagonia’s autumn brings vibrant colors to its temperate deciduous forests. Lenga beech trees thrive in diverse climates, marking…
Top Highlights Ice Age Legacy: The landscape around Hudson Bay shows evidence of its glacial past, with the Laurentide Ice…
Quick Takeaways An early April 2026 storm blanketed the Patagonian Desert in southern Argentina with snow, captured by NASA’s MODIS…
Summary Points Widespread Drought: As of April 2026, nearly all of Florida faces “moderate” drought, with about 80% under “extreme”…