Fast Facts Patagonia’s autumn brings vibrant colors to its temperate deciduous forests. Lenga beech trees thrive in diverse climates, marking…
Browsing: Earth Observatory
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”…
Quick Takeaways Volcanic Activity: Réunion Island’s active Piton de la Fournaise volcano has experienced over 150 eruptions since the 17th…
Top Highlights On March 12, 2026, the Morrill fire in Nebraska erupted and rapidly spread, burning over 640,000 acres, making…
Top Highlights Spawning Season: Pacific herring congregate from mid-February to early May in British Columbia’s coastal waters, particularly in Barkley…
Essential Insights Cyclone Narelle Impact: The tropical cyclone made landfalls in three Australian states from March 20 to 23, 2026,…
Quick Takeaways Severe Weather Impact: On March 15, 2026, a strong cold front hit West Texas, causing stiff winds and…
Top Highlights Extreme Flooding: In February 2026, northern Colombia’s Córdoba department experienced unprecedented flooding, affecting over 80% of the region…