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NASA's Earth Observatory brings you the Earth, every day – the images, stories, and discoveries about the environment, Earth systems, and climate that emerge from NASA research.

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The Beaver Brown Waters of Rupert Bay 
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Dissolved organic matter and suspended sediment mingle in the southernmost extent of James Bay.

Oct 6, 2026
Moon-Like Madagascar
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A bright lens of anorthosite, a rock type prevalent on the lunar surface, is cradled within sheared rocks in the…

Oct 5, 2026
Rains Swamp the Gandak River
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After days of torrential rain, the river rose to record-breaking levels in parts of Nepal and India.

Oct 2, 2026
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Fall Colors

As green chlorophyll fades from trees and plants each autumn, other pigments color Earth’s landscapes. Satellites take leaf-peeping to a whole new level.

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Painting Pennsylvania Hills

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Uncovering the Valleys Hidden Below Greenland’s Ice

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Boom Year for Desert Blooms

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Lake Powell Drops to Record-Low Levels

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5 Min Read

El Niño Alters Marine Life in the Pacific

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