“Earth from Orbit” is a series of short videos that showcase a compelling weather event, environmental hazard, or interesting meteorological phenomenon each week, as seen by NOAA satellites.
The series, a collaboration between NOAA and NASA, provides a look at the science behind the highlighted topic and imagery. A short article with additional information accompanies each video.
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Earth from Orbit
Wildfires continue to rage in the western U.S. Some of the most intense fires have generated their… -
Earth from Orbit
Sometimes when looking at satellite imagery, you can see areas of light that gleam or sparkle with… -
Earth from Orbit
Wildfire activity amid extreme heat and drought has resulted in smoke blanketing much of the United… -
Earth from Orbit
The western U.S. has seen record-breaking high temperatures over the past week as a heat dome, or… -
Earth from Orbit
This past weekend, NOAA satellites closely monitored Tropical Storm Claudette, the third named… -
Earth from Orbit
Fire weather is heating up across the western United States, exacerbated by an intense heatwave and… -
Earth from Orbit
NOAA satellites captured actinoform clouds over the eastern Pacific Ocean on June 3, 2021. -
Earth from Orbit
The 2021 hurricane season is officially underway. June 1 marked the beginning of the Atlantic…