A “dirty snowball” from the distant icy cloud encircling our solar system passed by the Sun and Earth in autumn 2024.
Image of the Day Atmosphere
Milton persisted as a potent hurricane-strength storm as it crossed over the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, and into the western Atlantic.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms
The active 2024 hurricane season comes to a head with several simultaneous hurricanes—an unusual sight for October.
Torrential rains from Hurricane Helene swamped communities in the mountainous western part of the state.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Life Water Severe Storms
The heavy rains, high winds, and storm surge that devastated land also left a mark on the ocean.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Severe Storms