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Sunrise over the Aleutian Islands, with Noctilucent Clouds
Published August 20, 2013
Some astronauts say these wispy, iridescent clouds are the most beautiful phenomena they see from orbit.
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A Swirl of Clouds over the Pacific
Published August 19, 2013
The Aqua satellite captured this image of von Kármán vortices downwind of Isla Socorro.
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Tiny Typhoon?
Published July 23, 2013
Tropical cyclones come in all sizes. Some researchers wonder if they saw a mini-typhoon drifting across the Pacific Ocean in mid-July 2013.
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Gravity Waves and Sunglint, Lake Superior
Published July 22, 2013
This astronaut view of blending air masses, wind fields, and light reflections is a combination of beauty and of insight about the environment.
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New Landsat Finds Clouds Hiding in Plain Sight
Published May 24, 2013
One of LDCM’s sensors can detect faint cirrus clouds that can slightly alter a scene.
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Moonlit Tropical Depression Isaac
Published August 31, 2012
This nighttime satellite image shows Tropical Depression Isaac as it moved from the Gulf Coast towards the central United States.
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Heavy Rains from Guchol and Talim
Published June 20, 2012
Guchol and Talim brought heavy rain to the western Pacific Ocean in June 2012. This image shows rainfall totals and storm tracks.
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Tornado Damage near Berry, Alabama
Published May 13, 2011
Acquired May 7, 2011, this natural-color image shows part of a tornado track near the town of Berry, Alabama.
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Heavy Rain in Central United States
Published April 27, 2011
This map depicts rainfall for the Midwestern U.S. from April 19 to 25, 2011, when severe rains added to spring melt to bring dozens of rivers above flood stage.
Tropical Cyclone Diane
Published February 21, 2011
Acquired February 19, 2011, this natural-color image shows Tropical Cyclone Diane off the coast of Western Australia.
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Tropical Cyclone Paul
Published March 31, 2010
This color-coded image shows rainfall amounts associated with Tropical Cyclone Paul, which drenched northern Australia from March 22 to March 28, 2010.
Typhoon Lupit
Published October 22, 2009
This color-coded image shows wind speeds associated with Typhoon Lupit on October 22, 2009.
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