Satellite Snapshots
This before-and-after imagery of the Lower Mississippi River Valley shows the impact of heavy rainfall and flooding that struck the region in mid-February 2025.
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As a winter storm brought its fury to Washington, D.C. and the Mid-Atlantic region on January 6, 2025, NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service played a pivotal role in monitoring and supporting the nation’s response to…
Earth from Orbit
NOAA satellites constantly monitor the ocean for tropical activity. As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close on Nov. 30, we’re looking back at its above-average activity, with a record breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull.
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A powerful storm struck parts of Spain on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, which brought severe flooding.
Satellite Snapshots
A powerful storm struck parts of Spain on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, which brought severe flooding.
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As climate change increases flood risks, accurate forecasting and resilience tools are more essential than ever.
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As climate-driven floods intensify, VIIRS provides near real-time data to bolster global preparedness and protect vulnerable communities.
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Late October has occasionally produced devastating hurricanes that have hit the United States and elsewhere.