Due to the lapse in federal government funding, NASA is not updating this website.

Suggested Searches

Earth Videos

These videos tell a sample of the varied stories that NASA has learned from decades of observing Earth from space and how that understanding continues to evolve.

blue Earth against a black sky above the barren lunar surface

All Earth Videos

Filters

All Categories

Inside the Visualization: Aerosols

NASA uses satellites, ground measurements, and powerful computer models to track tiny particles floating in our air called aerosols.

NASA’s Black Marble: Stories from the Night Sky

Studying the glowing patterns of Earth's surface helps us understand human activity, respond to disasters, and witness a changing world.

From Space to Soil: How NASA Sees Forests

NASA uses satellite lidar technology to study Earth’s forests, key carbon sinks.

Leaf Year: Seeing Plants in Hyperspectral Color

PACE now allows scientists to see three different pigments in vegetation, helping scientists pinpoint even more information about plant health.

An Ocean in Motion: NASA’s Mesmerizing View of Earth’s Underwater Highways

This data visualization showing ocean currents around the world uses data from NASA’s Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the…

2024 is the Warmest Year on Record

Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record.

Guardian Landsat – Firewatch

Discover how Landsat data supports wildfire management, from spotting early fire risks to watching nature's recovery.

NASA, NOAA 2024 Ozone Hole Update

In 2024 the ozone hole over Antarctica reached its annual maximum extent, with an area of 8.5 million square miles.

Arctic Sea Ice Near Historic Low; Antarctic Ice Continues Decline

This summer, Arctic sea ice decreased to a its minimum extent on September 11, 2024. According to the National Snow…

Forecasting the Future: How NASA Satellite Data Helps Trout Populations

NASA is sharing a newly developed tool to guide restoration and management efforts of coldwater fish.

An Ocean in Bloom

NASA scientists aim to expand their knowledge of how our ocean, atmosphere, and ecosystems interact via the PACE satellite.

Inside NASA’s OCEANOS

NASA’s bilingual OCEANOS program gives students in Puerto Rico an opportunity to participate in NASA research.