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Explore our changing planet through NASA's eyes. Visualize satellite data, see changes over time on land, glaciers, and in the ocean, and discover evidence for Earth's past climates. Then, test your knowledge with one of our quizzes.

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  • Images of Change

    Before-and-after images of Earth.

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    Before and after satellite images of Great Salt Lake, Utah

  • Paleoclimate Timeline

    There are many ways scientists can unravel Earth’s climate history, going back billions of years. Explore the tools used by climate scientists with this interactive timeline.

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Eyes on the Earth

Track Earth's vital signs and fly along with NASA's Earth-observing satellites. See natural hazards from space and view near-real-time science data with this stunning 3D visualization.

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Warm Up

Test your knowledge about global temperature change and its impact on Earth's climate.

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Precipitation and the Water Cycle

How much do you know about how water is cycled around our planet and the crucial role it plays in our climate?

The Ocean

Looking at our Earth from space, it is obvious that we live on a water planet. Ocean covers over 70 percent of the Earth's surface and contains about 97 percent of the Earth's surface water. How much do you know about our ocean?

Our Home Planet

Earth is an ever-changing place. How much do you know about your home planet?

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