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Fire in Baja California
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Fire in Baja California

Seasonal Santa Ana winds helped fuel a large fire near Ensenada, Mexico.

Published Jan 24, 2025

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The Palisades Fire’s Footprint
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The Palisades Fire’s Footprint

The fire in Los Angeles County burned through nearly 24,000 acres in one week in January 2025.

Published Jan 16, 2025

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2024 Was the Warmest Year on Record
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2024 Was the Warmest Year on Record

A NASA analysis shows that global temperatures in 2024 were 1.28 degrees Celsius (2.30 degrees Fahrenheit) above the agency’s 20th-century baseline.

Published Jan 10, 2025

Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Temperature Extremes

Net Radiation
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Net Radiation

Net radiation is the balance between incoming and outgoing energy at the top of the atmosphere. It is the total energy available to influence climate after light and heat are reflected, absorbed, or emitted by clouds and land.

Jul 2006 — Dec 2024

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Land Surface Temperature
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Land Surface Temperature

Land surface temperatures rise and fall with the heat of the Sun, and they represent how hot or cold the surface would feel to touch. These maps show daytime land temperatures as measured from space.

Feb 2000 — Dec 2024

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