Researchers used satellite data to calculate the depth of water in this transient freshwater body. Read More…
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
Poppies are sparse, but yellow wildflowers are blooming in Southern California. Read More…
This reddish “burning mountain” of granite is the highest point in Namibia. Read More…
Astronauts and photographers captured unforgettable views of Earth and the Sun as the Moon’s shadow swept across North America. Read More…
The amount of snow in the California-Nevada mountain range was about average in April 2024—a rare occurrence. Read More…
Human-made lakes along the western U.S. river were drained as part of the world’s largest dam removal project to date. Read More…
Satellites gathered striking views of the Moon’s shadow from above as observers on the ground were awed by the Sun’s corona. Read More…
Images spanning four decades show how buildings and blacktop have spread into Ireland’s countryside. Read More…
Chiang Mai, a city in northern Thailand popular with tourists, faces seasonal spikes in air pollution. Read More…