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Source: earthobservatory.nasa.gov
Thunderstorms and other interesting clouds are captured in this astronaut photo over the Amazon Basin on October 6, 2009.
Maggie Compton
Maggie Compton
Love the way you can see the river and even the smoke plume.
11 hours ago
Richard Lefler
Richard Lefler
Makes for a great wallpaper it does. :-)
9 hours ago
Lynda

Lynda A very interesting page. Accidentally found while searching scientific facts for 2012.

Pedro Martínez

Pedro Martínez Oh It is wonderful.....

John

John Greetings From Nha Trang, Vietnam. We are dealing with Mirinae this very Moment.....EERrrrrr...

Daniel Paz

Daniel Paz lo que le suceda a nuestro planeta, nos interesa a todos

NASA's Earth Observatory
Source: earthobservatory.nasa.gov
A phytoplankton bloom colored the waters east of New Zealand on October 25, 2009.
NASA's Earth Observatory
Source: earthobservatory.nasa.gov
For many people, El Nino and La Nina mean floods or drought, but the events are actually a warming or cooling of the eastern Pacific Ocean that impacts rainfall. These sea surface temperature and rainfall anomaly images show the direct correlation between ocean temperatures and rainfall during El Ni...
NASA's Earth Observatory

NASA's Earth Observatory An interview with the EO's Rob Simmon!

Source: blogs.walkerart.org
In this interview, Robert discusses true vs. false color, accurate vs. effective data, and the art of designing an image to match what people expect versus designing an image that will change their minds.
Tasha Dunn
Tasha Dunn
such a beautiful planet
October 26 at 6:31pm
Tubagus Rifki Luthfi
Tubagus Rifki Luthfi
This small village does depend on us. Where are we heading?
October 30 at 3:17am
Sharon Trent Marlowe

Sharon Trent Marlowe I am interested in all things global.

NASA's Earth Observatory
Source: earthobservatory.nasa.gov
Smoke from fires in southwestern Oregon drifted over much of Oregon in this true color image from late September 2009. The associated aerosol image reveals that the smoke reached as far east as eastern Montana and central Canada, illustrating that pollution travels long distances.
Karina Montoya Vindas

Karina Montoya Vindas que lindo y precioso es nuestro hogar pero cuanto nos va ha durar

NASA's Earth Observatory
Source: earthobservatory.nasa.gov
The smoke plume from the Arnica Fire is reflected in Yellowstone Lake in this astronaut photo from September 24, 2009.
Krizzia Marr
Krizzia Marr
I NEED TO MAKE IT THERE SOME DAY !
October 26 at 4:59pm
Josef Kremsner

Josef Kremsner tolle fotos!

NASA's Earth Observatory
Source: earthobservatory.nasa.gov
Current information about climate and the environment.
Craig Coyle
Craig Coyle
Craig Coyle Photography – Intrepid Arts
October 9 at 11:06pm
Michael Stephen Kropinak
Michael Stephen Kropinak
I think they would be like two gear's,all the teeth would grind/wear off,& they'd still spin,but never merge,then soon go their seperate way's.
October 10 at 9:20am
NASA's Earth Observatory
Source: earthobservatory.nasa.gov
Chaitén volcano emitted a column of ash and steam as its dome-building eruption continued.