Earth Observatory

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A Siberian Snowman in Billings

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Winds, waves, and ice near a remote town on the Chukchi Peninsula have sculpted a series of coastal inshore lagoons…

Dec 17, 2025

A Subtle Return of La Niña 

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A weak La Niña emerged in the equatorial Pacific in late 2025, and scientists are watching how it may help…

Dec 16, 2025

New Timing for Stubble Burning in India

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Scientists say the seasonal crop fires are burning later in the day than in previous years.

Dec 15, 2025

Pacific Moisture Drenches the U.S. Northwest

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A potent atmospheric river delivered intense rainfall to western Washington, triggering flooding and mudslides.

Dec 12, 2025

An Unrelenting Tule Fog

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The right combination of conditions allowed this distinctive low cloud to form in California’s Central Valley for weeks.

Dec 11, 2025

City Lights Glow Along Moonlit Waters

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An astronaut photographed moonglint shimmering across the sea surface and the bright clusters of Florida’s cities at night.

Dec 10, 2025