A lunette dune fringing this dried Australian lake preserves relics from ancient times, while today’s grazing patterns create sharp visible contrasts on the land....
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
Satellite observations at night indicate that oil, gas, and mining have expanded across Earth’s northern latitudes. Read More…
An astronaut’s sweeping nighttime photograph of Namibia and South Africa reveals the region’s lighted communities, many of which are centered around mining. Read More…...
Fire activity in the South American nation was remarkably intense and widespread in 2024. Read More…
The southern California reservoir refilled from historic lows after two above-average years of rain. Read More…
The iconic trees and shrubs of the Florida Everglades are under increased stress due to more frequent, intense hurricanes. Read More…
Colorful swirls of water reveal the presence of phytoplankton in the South Atlantic Ocean near the Falkland Islands. Read More…
Late-November snowfall blanketed large portions of the country and deposited record-breaking accumulations in Seoul. Read More…
Scientists are beginning to unravel what comes next, after the ice moves out and vegetation moves in. Read More…
