NASA Earth Observatory,update

 

September 9, 2025 Weekly News

Latest Images of the Day view the archive

Dust in the “Eye” of the Tarim Basin Satellites have observed episodes of dust swirling across the basin in western China for decades.       Hurricane Kiko Nears Hawaii The storm became a major hurricane while traversing the eastern Pacific but weakened as it approached the islands.       Alaska's Brand New Island A landmass that was once encased in the ice of the Alsek Glacier is now surrounded by water.       A Northwest Night Awash in Light The glow of city lights, the aurora, and a rising Moon illuminate the night along the northwest coast of North America.       Breaking New Ground in Mekele Researchers are using satellites to study development patterns in this fast-growing city in Ethiopia.       Summer Heat Lingers in the West A prolonged high-pressure weather system brought unusually warm September temperatures to British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest.       B.C. Wildfires Send Smoke Skyward Lightning likely ignited several large fires that sent smoke pouring over the Canadian province in early September 2025.       Recent Blog Posts             Notes from the Field Assessing Landslide Hazards From Space September 3, 2025 Scientists visited landslide sites in northern Nepal to better understand how satellite data can help predict these hazards and keep communities around the world safe.

NASA | 8800 Greenbelt Rd., Greenbelt, MD 20771