Sea ice around the southernmost continent hit one of its lowest seasonal highs since the start of the satellite record. Read More…
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
An astronaut photographed the island’s striking mix of mountains, forests, and expanding urban areas. Read More…
A colorful ridge and winding glacial meltwater river meet amidst dune fields in western China. Read More…
The tropical cyclones are close enough in proximity that they may influence one another. Read More…
The colossal project created a valuable connection between the U.S. interior and the Atlantic Ocean when it opened in October 1825. Read More…
A Gulf Coast storm followed by snowmelt in January 2025 temporarily increased the Mississippi River’s outflow, sending a surge of sediment through the delta...
In late September 2025, a continued lack of rainfall led to stunted vegetation, lowered water levels, and prompted early fall foliage. Read More…
The Guiana Shield’s rugged terrain shapes Guyana’s waterways, but mining has altered their clarity. Read More…
After a long, turbulent journey, Antarctic Iceberg A-23A is signaling its demise as it floats in the South Atlantic. Read More…
