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Ganges Delta Under a Winter Shroud of Fog

Low clouds blanketed the delta while parallel cloud bands rolled over the Bay of Bengal during a January cold wave.

Meltwater Turns Iceberg A-23A Blue

After a four-decade run, the massive, waterlogged berg is leaking meltwater and on the verge of disintegrating.

An Unrelenting Tule Fog

The right combination of conditions allowed this distinctive low cloud to form in California’s Central Valley for weeks.

A Hot and Fiery Decade for Kīlauea

The volcano in Hawaii is one of the most active in the world, and NASA tech makes it easier for…

The Erie Canal Turns 200

The colossal project created a valuable connection between the U.S. interior and the Atlantic Ocean when it opened in October…

A Giant Iceberg’s Final Drift

After a long, turbulent journey, Antarctic Iceberg A-23A is signaling its demise as it floats in the South Atlantic.

Ragasa Steers Toward China

The super typhoon headed for Guangdong province after lashing Taiwan and northern Luzon in the Philippines.

Cooper Creek Replenishes Lake Eyre

Another major tributary reached the Australian outback lake in 2025, extending the months-long flood of the vast, ephemeral inland sea.

Smoky Skies in the Pacific Northwest

Smoke filled river valleys in northeastern Washington and parts of British Columbia.