“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
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… -
Earth from Orbit
An iceberg nearly the size of Delaware sheared off from the edge of Antarctica earlier this month… -
Earth from Orbit
Severe storms struck the South Central U.S. (Louisiana and Texas), producing heavy rain, extensive… -
Earth from Orbit
NOAA satellites captured von Kármán vortices streaming around Guadalupe Island. These are vortex… -
Earth from Orbit
Severe thunderstorms struck Texas. The storms formed along a dry line—a boundary between moist and… -
Earth from Orbit
To celebrate Earth Day, we are sharing stunning views of our beautiful planet, captured by NOAA… -
Earth from Orbit
On the morning of April 9, 2021, La Soufrière volcano on the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent…