Satellite images help identify large areas of pollution caused by fires ... Under “matching data sets” on the right side of the screen, select Aerosol Optical Thickness (1 day Terra MODIS or 1 day ...

How many gauges are required in order to observe regional patterns in rainfall? Scientists compare measurements from rain gauges with satellite measurements to answer these and other related questions ...

This 2014 satellite photo shows a cloud of haze sitting in the Kashmir Valley in the Himalayas. The ethereal "lake" consists ...

Captured by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA’s Terra satellite on February 10, 2007, this image shows the Andaman Islands surrounded by bright coral reefs that ...

On September 10, the MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) on NASA’s Terra satellite captured the false-color image of the resulting runoff and floodwater. In the news image ...

One of the most arid places on earth, the Sahara Desert, is experiencing a dramatic turn of events and witnessed severe ...

The extent of Arctic sea ice has shriveled to its lowest extent for the year, heralding the end of summer. The ice covers ...

The Sahara Desert, renowned for its barren, arid landscapes, is considered to be one of the driest places on Earth. However, NASA's Earth Observatory satellite images show the region is seeing a ...

Satellite internet is the only internet connection type available in rural areas of all 50 states. One of the main reasons for this broad availability is how it works: Satellite internet is a form ...