The white roof of the Superdome stands out against the surrounding neighborhoods in this satellite image of New Orleans. Read More…
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
Cool water has welled up in the tropical Pacific in winter 2024–2025. But it may not stick around for long. Read More…
A slow-moving storm dropped unusually large amounts of rain on the Australian state in summer 2025. Read More…
Tucked away on a remote island in the Pacific, the volcano has recently been pinpointed as the likely source of a sunlight-dimming eruption. Read...
Water levels—and the compositions of brines—have varied over time at Searles Lake and the adjacent lakes. Read More…
Evaporite minerals from Searles Lake have similarities to minerals found on the asteroid Bennu. Read More…
Florida’s largest open-water estuary is known for its shallow, calm, blue-green waters. Read More…
Warmer-than-usual weather brought melting and a lack of snowfall to parts of the state in winter 2024–2025. Read More…
The buildup of vegetation and a rapid shift from wet to dry conditions played a role in the destructive blazes. Read More…
