Earth Observatory Topography Reaching the Precipice in Angola Guest authors January 6, 2026 0 The Huíla plateau, bounded by dramatic cliffs and chasms, stands above the arid coastal plains in the country’s southwest.
Earth Observatory Landsat 9 An Amphitheater of Rock at Cedar Breaks Guest authors January 5, 2026 0 The colorful formations found in this bowl-shaped escarpment in southwestern Utah are the centerpiece of Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Earth Observatory Surface Water A Siberian Snowman in Billings Guest authors December 17, 2025 0 Winds, waves, and ice near a remote town on the Chukchi Peninsula have sculpted a series of coastal inshore lagoons that resemble an icon of winter.
Earth Observatory Earth Visualization & Mapping El Niño - Southern Oscillation Sea Surface Topography Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite A Subtle Return of La Niña Guest authors December 16, 2025 0 A weak La Niña emerged in the equatorial Pacific in late 2025, and scientists are watching how it may help shape weather and climate in the months ahead.
Earth Observatory Wildfires New Timing for Stubble Burning in India Guest authors December 15, 2025 0 Scientists say the seasonal crop fires are burning later in the day than in previous years.
Earth Observatory Wildfires New Timing for Stubble Burning in India Guest authors December 15, 2025 0 Scientists say the seasonal crop fires are burning later in the day than in previous years.
Earth Observatory Wildfires New Timing for Stubble Burning in India Guest authors December 15, 2025 0 Scientists say the seasonal crop fires are burning later in the day than in previous years.
Earth Observatory Earth's Atmosphere Extreme Weather Events Pacific Moisture Drenches the U.S. Northwest Guest authors December 12, 2025 0 A potent atmospheric river delivered intense rainfall to western Washington, triggering flooding and mudslides.
Clouds Earth Observatory An Unrelenting Tule Fog Guest authors December 11, 2025 0 The right combination of conditions allowed this distinctive low cloud to form in California’s Central Valley for weeks.
Earth Observatory A Glimpse of History in Benin City Guest authors December 1, 2025 0 The ancient walls, ramparts, and ditches that wind through this Nigerian city are the longest known earthworks of the pre-mechanical era.