A common cloud pattern, known as von Kármán vortices, makes an appearance at night.
Month: August 2019
The Cape of Good Hope
Originally named the Cape of Storms, it was later renamed to Good Hope in order to attract more people to the Cape Sea Route.
Tawny Swirls in the Kara Sea
Freshwater from the Yenisei River, stained brown with organic materials, mixes with Arctic seawater off the coast of Russia.
Heavy Monsoon Rains Flood South Asia
Western India and Burma (Myanmar) suffered through dramatic flooding and landslides in early August 2019.
Eerie Blooms in Lake Erie
In July 2019, a severe toxic algal bloom began spreading over the western basin of Lake Erie.
New Map Shows Risk of Sunburn Across the U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is using NASA data to help the public better understand their UV exposure.
Watching Wildfires from Space
Satellites observe and track fires (and what they leave behind) across the world.
Flying through a Fire Cloud
A rare flight through a thunderstorm triggered by a wildfire has atmospheric scientists buzzing.
Heightened Activity at Shishaldin Volcano
It is common for the Alaskan volcano to vent steam and gas, but the summit crater was warmer than usual in July.
A Misty Morning in the Mountains
A glorious winter morning view greeted astronauts as they passed over the rugged peaks of Peru’s Cordillera Blanca.