“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
A dangerous heat wave that has been affecting more than 50 million people across the southern U.S.… -
Earth from Orbit
The 2023 summer solstice occurred on Wednesday, June 21 at 10:57 a.m. Eastern Time, marking the… -
Earth from Orbit
NOAA satellites are monitoring more than 400 fires currently burning across Canada after unusually… -
Earth from Orbit
As Typhoon Mawar (also called Betty in the Philippines) has been making its way across the North… -
Earth from Orbit
Mexico’s Popocatépetl Volcano, whose name is the Aztec word for smoking mountain, began belching… -
Earth from Orbit
Although wildfire season in Canada usually begins in early May, when the snow begins to melt and… -
Earth from Orbit
As spring heads toward summer, NOAA satellites are prepared to help keep us safe during the… -
Earth from Orbit
On April 21, 2023, a coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the sun, spewing out a burst of…