Large plumes of dust from the planet’s largest island are most common during the transition from summer to winter.
Published Oct 25, 2021
Flash floods occur when persistent heavy rain causes small creeks, channels, and streams to swell rapidly.
Published Aug 26, 2021Atmosphere Land Water Floods Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
The island’s vast ice sheet underwent multiple bouts of widespread melting this summer, exacerbated in August 2021 by rain.
Published Aug 18, 2021Image of the Day Heat Land Floods Severe Storms Snow and Ice Remote Sensing
A slow-moving rainstorm overwhelmed rivers and reservoirs, leading to deadly flooding in the province of Henan.
Published Jul 26, 2021Image of the Day Land Water Floods Severe Storms Human Presence
Flash floods have devastated several communities in Germany, Belgium, and The Netherlands.
Published Jul 19, 2021
While record-breaking heat enveloped the Pacific Northwest in June 2021, other parts of the Northern Hemisphere also saw early-summer temperatures climb.
Published Jun 30, 2021Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Water Fires Snow and Ice Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
In June 2021, all-time temperature records fell in multiple cities in the U.S. and Canada during a “historic and dangerous” heatwave.
Published Jun 28, 2021Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Fires Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
Extreme heat has descended on the southwestern United States, with several states enduring temperatures near and above record highs for June.
Published Jun 16, 2021Image of the Day Heat Land Floods Severe Storms Remote Sensing
A phenomenon known as a “heat dome” set the stage for remarkably high temperatures as meteorological summer got under way.
Published Jun 11, 2021Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
