Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)

Snow in the Shadow of the Andes

Guest authors
April 9, 2026
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An early autumn storm left higher elevations in southern Argentina with a fresh and fleeting coat of white.

Smoke Rises Over Big Cypress National Preserve

Guest authors
March 3, 2026
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The National fire has burned tens of thousands of acres within the Florida preserve, fueled by vegetation dried by prolonged drought and killed by recent frost.

A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar

Guest authors
February 18, 2026
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Widespread flooding affected tens of thousands of people after cyclones Fytia and Gezani drenched the island.

Winter Grips Japan

Guest authors
February 10, 2026
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The country’s northern regions are accustomed to snow, but unrelenting storms have snarled transportation and caused other challenges this winter.

A Winter Blanket Covers North Carolina

Guest authors
February 6, 2026
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In late January 2026, a strong, moisture-laden storm dropped snow across nearly the entire state, spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlantic Coast.

The West Faces Snow Drought

Guest authors
January 29, 2026
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Very wet—but very warm—weather in the western U.S. has left many mountainous regions looking at substantial snowpack deficits.

Winter Grips the Michigan Mitten

Guest authors
January 23, 2026
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A blanket of snow spanned Michigan and much of the Great Lakes region following a potent cold snap.

Ganges Delta Under a Winter Shroud of Fog

Guest authors
January 9, 2026
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Low clouds blanketed the delta while parallel cloud bands rolled over the Bay of Bengal during a January cold wave.

NASA Scientists Help Maryland County Plan to Beat Summer Heat Risks

Guest authors
August 29, 2025
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Thousands of Americans are impacted each summer by excessive heat and humidity, some suffering from heat-related illnesses when the body can’t cool itself down. Data from NASA satellites could help local governments reduce the sweltering risks, thanks to a collaboration between NASA scientists and officials in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The effort demonstrates how local […]

NASA-Assisted Scientists Get Bird’s-Eye View of Population Status

Brian Evans
June 26, 2025
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NASA satellite data and citizen science observations combine for new findings on bird populations.