Satellites have observed episodes of dust swirling across the basin in western China for decades. Read More…
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
The storm became a major hurricane while traversing the eastern Pacific but weakened as it approached the islands. Read More…
A landmass that was once encased in the ice of the Alsek Glacier is now surrounded by water. Read More…
The glow of city lights, the aurora, and a rising Moon illuminate the night along the northwest coast of North America. Read More…
Researchers are using satellites to study development patterns in this fast-growing city in Ethiopia. Read More…
A prolonged high-pressure weather system brought unusually warm September temperatures to British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. Read More…
Lightning likely ignited several large fires that sent smoke pouring over the Canadian province in early September 2025. Read More…
Images spanning nearly four decades reveal the shapeshifting nature of the Yarlung Zangbo River as it flows across the Tibetan Plateau. Read More…
Far from large urban areas, Great Basin National Park offers unencumbered views of the night sky and opportunities to study distant stars and exoplanets....
