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Record-breaking heat and growing drought in U.S. continues
July 2011 to June 2012 had record-breaking heat in contiguous U.S. since record-keeping began in 1895. Over 60% of U.S. has moderate drought, or worse.
July 14, 2012
Alaska landslide might be largest recorded in North America
The June 11, 2012 Alaska landslide in Glacier Bay National Park might be the largest ever recorded in North America, according to a story by AP on July 12.
July 13, 2012
ISS astronaut captures photo of elusive sprite
Sometimes called red sprites, these offshoots of large-scale electrical discharges that take place high in Earth’s atmosphere, above thunderstorms.
July 13, 2012
NOAA releases comprehensive State of the Climate
Major cooling factor globally in 2011 was La Nina. At the same time, the NOAA report identified "human fingerprints" in more than two dozen climate indicators.
July 12, 2012
Hurricanes Daniel and Emilia from space
Amazing satellite imagery of harmless twin storms hurricanes Daniel and Emilia in the Eastern Pacific. They stayed away from land. Nice just to enjoy their beauty.
July 11, 2012
Wildfire smoke meets thunderstorm
Photos shows the wildfire smoke sucked into an area of strong convection at the center of the thunderstorm, at speeds that can reach 100 miles (160 kilometers) per hour.
July 11, 2012
Wildfires in Russia continuing
Significant amounts of smoke from the wildfires in Russia and Siberia arrived in British Columbia in Canada this week, according to CBC News.
July 10, 2012
Russia floods kill at least 171
The total amount of rainfall recorded July 6-7 that led to the Russia floods is said to be equivalent to three months of rainfall in a typical year.
July 9, 2012
Burn scar from fire in Colorado Springs
The fire is 90% contained, but 776 firefighters are still there, on patrol or waiting to be reassigned. The burn scar is visible from space.
July 6, 2012
Vote on best images: Earth as Art
Follow the link in this post to vote on your top five favorite images, from 40 years of Landsat satellite history. Beautiful!
July 4, 2012
