Our dynamic planet changes constantly.
This compendium of recent featured views showcases the most significant weather and environmental events from around the world.
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Satellite Snapshots
The end-of-summer minimum extent in 2016 tied for the second-smallest on record. As noted… -
Satellite Snapshots
Created with data from the Global Forecast System model, this data visualization shows atmospheric… -
Satellite Snapshots
When examined with infrared imagery, the diagonal patterns of the Kulundra Steppes in southcentral… -
Satellite Snapshots
The official start of astronomical winter -- the winter solstice -- occurred at 5:44am this morning… -
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This data visualization shows the forecast minimum surface temperatures across the western… -
Satellite Snapshots
The Niger River in Africa forms an inland delta, providing a variety of habitat for birds and other… -
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Predicting snowfall amounts is part of NOAA’s mission, and so is measuring the amount of snow… -
Satellite Snapshots
Highlights leading up to and during the GOES-R launch, the GOES-R, GOES-S, and GOES-T launch…