Melting Snow Off Shivelyuch – NASA Science
Shivelyuch (also called Shiveluch), the most northerly active volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula, is one of the most…
Fiery Fall Color in Southern Chile
The bright whites of mountain snow, muted browns of the arid plains, and gem-like blues and teals of…
Eyeing the Richat Structure – NASA Science
In a remote part of northern Mauritania on the Adrar Plateau lies a desert landscape rich in human…
Spring Rains Saturate Michigan – NASA Science
The start of spring 2026 brought bouts of heavy rain to much of Michigan. Above-normal levels of precipitation…
A Fault Line in Full Bloom
Whether it qualifies as a “superbloom” is in the eye of the beholder, but there is no doubt…
Restless Kīlauea Launches Lava and Ash
Kīlauea has entered its second year of episodic activity after reawakening in December 2024. Since then, the Hawaiian…
A Most Unusual Lake – NASA Science
Scientists estimate that Earth is home to more than 100 million lakes. Among the most unusual is Lake…
Could China’s Yaogan-47 satellite have a lens as wide as the Hubble Telescope?
One of China’s latest Earth observation satellites operating in low orbit could feature an optical aperture at a…