More data and imagery of the eruption is flowing in than Earth Observatory can cover, but here are a few striking images that we would be remiss not to share.
Glory of the Pilot
Pilots and passengers on aircraft have a good chance of seeing a glory, earning this colorful optical phenomenon the name “glory of the pilot” or “pilot’s halo.”
The Sounds of Satellites
Artists working with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory want to envelop you in sounds linked to the orbits of NASA's fleet of Earth science satellites.
Mississippi’s Pulliam Prairie
This ground-based photograph shows one of the more significant remnants of Black Belt prairie.
World Cup 2018: A Satellite, Soccer Balls, and Spectacular Space Images
As countries go head to head in the World Cup, can you guess which image goes with which country?
June Puzzler: Where in the World is This?
Examine this month's puzzling satellite image, then tell us what we are looking at and why this place is interesting.
Making a Map of Water and Ice
Hydrologist Matt Rodell explains the years-long process of turning GRACE data into maps of the big changes in ice sheets, aquifers, and groundwater on Earth.
Tracking the Kilauea Eruption
Scientists talk about the dangerous new eruptions at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii — and how satellites are being used to monitor it.
Ground to Space: Yaguas National Park
In January 2018, Peru’s protected area grew by more than 2 million acres with the creation of Yaguas National Park. The forest is largely intact, unbroken by roads and human activity. Only the Yaguas River cuts through the continuous canopy, visible in this image acquired by Landsat 8 in August 2017. Scientists from the Field […]