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Using Landsat to monitor our water use from space
Monitoring our water use from space with pinpoint accuracy, even at the scale of individual fields. Read more about LandSat with Martha Anderson.
October 4, 2011
Two tornadoes strike South Africa
Two tornadoes hit parts of South Africa on October 2, 2011. At least 150 people were injured and one person dead in Duduza and Ficksburg, South Africa.
October 3, 2011
Ophelia packs powerful winds as it pushes into Newfoundland
Ophelia has now weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm as it pushes into Newfoundland today. Its winds still pack a punch at 70 miles per hour.
October 3, 2011
2011 Arctic sea ice minimum second-lowest in satellite record
Watch for the official announcement about 2011 Arctic sea ice minimum, coming soon. Expect to hear that 2011 proved to be a year of extreme melt.
October 2, 2011
Bioluminescent surf at San Diego beaches in September, 2011
During the last week of September 2011, the coastline of San Diego County had bioluminescent surf that appeared lit from within by tiny sea creatures. See the videos.
October 1, 2011
Moon’s shadow, like a ship, creates waves in Earth’s atmosphere
During a solar eclipse, the moon's shadow creates waves in Earth's atmosphere, much as a ship moving through the ocean creates waves at its bow and stern.
October 1, 2011
Deepwater Horizon oil spill damaged fish
A landmark study finds that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico created widespread damage to killifish, despite low concentrations of oil in test waters.
September 30, 2011
No worries for the tropics … for now
The tropics in the Atlantic are forecast to become quiet for the next two weeks. By the middle of October, we might see another surge of tropical development.
September 29, 2011
Two great videos carry you aboard ISS, flying over planet Earth
These two great videos give the feeling of being aboard the International Space Station, orbiting above our planet's night side.
September 28, 2011
Killer whales on trial for attacks on humans
Killer whales spark federal hearings and could affect animal welfare, trainer safety and the future of marine parks after a trainer was killed at Seaworld.
September 27, 2011
