Happy 25th birthday, NASA’s Earth Observatory!

APRIL 29, 2024 Natural Events

Happy 25th birthday, NASA’s Earth Observatory! Since the launch of NASA’s Earth Observatory on April 29, 1999, the site has hosted more than 18,000 image-driven stories, featuring everything from the newest satellite imagery to decades-long records of change. View a video highlighting 25 of our favorite images and data visualizations. The collection represents Earth’s diverse landscapes—deserts, mountains, oceans, and polar regions—along with depictions of human interaction with the environment.       LATEST IMAGES FROM THE PAST 7 DAYS view archive of natural events

A Wall of Dust Over the Korean Peninsula Every spring, satellites observe thick plumes of dust streaming from the Gobi Desert over East Asia. (Apr 25, 2024)       A Blanket of Ash from Ruang The powerful eruption lofted ash high into the atmosphere and spread tephra and other volcanic debris across the small island in Indonesia. (Apr 23, 2024)       Severe Drought in Southern Africa One of the driest growing seasons in decades has decimated crops and left millions hungry. (Apr 22, 2024)

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