Windswept sand formations known as star dunes, or pyramid dunes, are a distinctive feature of the Sahara Desert in northern Africa. Read More…
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
Strong Santa Ana winds carried the Mountain fire’s plume westward over the Pacific Ocean. Read More…
The latest major storm in 2024’s active hurricane season brought heavy rain and storm surge to Cuba as it moved into the Gulf of...
Eruptions in November 2024 sent volcanic material over the Indonesian island of Flores. Read More…
Recurring storms produced destructive flooding in the country’s southwest and along its eastern coast. Read More…
Annual fires contributed to hazy skies over northern Pakistan and India, causing schools in some areas to close. Read More…
Researchers have developed a new way to measure near-shore bathymetry using satellite observations alone. Read More…
Photographed from orbit at sunset, the rays of light penetrating gaps in the clouds span vast distances. Read More…
Dry conditions parched all but two states in October 2024 and worsened as the month progressed. Read More…
