An astronaut took this striking photo of a vast, freshwater lake in west-central Mexico, as well as the surrounding volcanic and urban landscapes. Read...
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
Phytoplankton imparted brilliant blues and greens to North Sea waters near the Scottish archipelago in June 2025. Read More…
With extreme drought gripping the state, firefighters are battling large blazes north of Silver City. Read More…
Floodwaters that have coursed through the outback for months are now replenishing a vast inland sea on a scale not seen in decades. Read...
The island group off mainland Mozambique is a dynamic marine and island ecosystem shaped by tides and currents. Read More…
Marine storm cloud zones have shifted poleward and narrowed, and the changes are contributing to our planet’s growing energy imbalance. Read More…
Sea ice in the gulf, the gateway to the Northwest Passage, is fracturing and drifting westward into the Beaufort Sea. Read More…
An astronaut photographed Alexandria’s coastal development, agricultural zones, harbors, and salt ponds. Read More…
Farming of this valuable product has become common in recent decades in the waters of Tanzania’s Pemba Island. Read More…
