Earth Observatory Image of the DayNASA's view of the Earth from the Earth Observatory.The white sands of Florida’s Emerald Coast beaches are primarily comprised of quartz grains from the southern Appalachian Mountains. Read...Residents of the Australian opal-mining town of Coober Pedy beat the heat by living underground. Read the full storyA wet winter in western states provided a short-term reprieve to the decades-long drought in the reservoir. Read the full...The extent of the Iraqi city has increased in recent decades, alongside rising water levels in nearby wetlands. Read the...Flanked by mountain ranges on three sides, the basin in northwestern China sees frequent dust storms. Read the full storyCurtains of colorful light danced across the sky after solar storms sent energized particles crashing into Earth’s upper atmosphere. Read...The Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington is the oldest continually operating retirement home for military personnel in the United...Ancient geologic processes created a Saharan landscape full of contrasts. Read the full storyThe eastern side of the Wasatch Range in autumn displays abundant reds and oranges, followed by vibrant yellows. Read the...Record rainfall associated with Hurricane Hilary in August 2023 created a large temporary lake in Death Valley. Read the full...One branch of Alaska’s Columbia Glacier seems to have retreated as far as it can, while the other still has...Wind and rain from a powerful storm lashed Western Europe in early November, causing widespread flooding in central Italy. Read...Heat and drought caused seasonal fires to flare up amidst rising rates of deforestation. Read the full storyForests of maples and oaks show their brilliant autumn hues in northeast Ohio’s national park. Read the full storyThe Parinacota and Pomerape volcanoes rise like twins along the Chile-Bolivia border, but close inspection reveals distinct differences in their...Eurasia’s tallest active volcano spewed ash that drifted hundreds of kilometers. Read the full storyResearchers found that the depleted area of the ozone layer over the South Pole was slightly improved this year. Read...Wind and rain from the ferocious hurricane damaged infrastructure and turned forests brown. Read the full storySatellite observations show that students of color in the U.S. attend public schools with higher concentrations of air pollution than...Past volcanic eruptions and salt deposits from present-day hot springs left this distinctive “face” in northern Chad. Read the full...Shifting rainfall patterns are projected to leave millions of people without consistent access to food in late 2023 and early...Despite their rusty color, these arteries of water in Bolivia and Madagascar are important for biodiversity. Read the full storyThousands of endemic plant species flourish in one of the planet’s hottest biodiversity hotspots. Read the full storyHomes were destroyed by blazes in eastern Australia, fueled by unusually hot and dry conditions. Read the full storyOtis went from tropical storm to major hurricane in a matter of hours before barreling into Mexico’s Pacific Coast as...A new system that draws upon active fire data from satellites is making it easier for scientists to track the...The storm threatens to bring heavy rains to Yemen and Oman. Read the full storyPoor harvests stemming from a prolonged dry spell have exacerbated food insecurity in northeastern Uganda. Read the full storyOblique photographs can provide a unique perspective on the planet’s topographic highs, including Europe’s most active volcano. Read the full...Eruptions on Russia’s active Kamchatka Peninsula made for a dramatic display of steam, snow, and shadows. Read the full storyWith an El Niño brewing in the Pacific, uncontrolled fires are burning beneath the canopy in some parts of the...A storm brought wintry weather and the first significant snowfall of the season to the Rocky Mountains. Read the full...The water level of the largest tributary of the Amazon River has hit a record low. Read the full storyAs the Moon crossed between the Sun and Earth during the 2023 annular eclipse, its shadow darkened skies across the...The seas around Florida, Cuba, and the Bahamas saw large accumulations of heat stress beginning in summer 2023, with implications...The seas around Florida, Cuba, and the Bahamas saw large accumulations of heat stress beginning in summer 2023, with implications...A patchwork of farmland along the Snake River abuts a flow of hardened lava. Read the full storyThe cultural and political hub of El Salvador lies along the Central American Volcanic Arc. Read the full storyThe sum of Earth's plants, on land and in the ocean, changes slightly from year to year as weather patterns...A warm, dry September set the stage for increased fire risk in Australia. Read the full story
