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The Peloponnese
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Published July 14, 2014
The great peninsula of Greece reaches into the Mediterranean and forms a crossroads with history.
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National Stadium of Brasília
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Published June 16, 2014
Astronauts have the best view of the city’s well-known “swept wing” city layout, which takes the form of a flying bird that is expressed in the curves of the boulevards. The stadium sits between the wings.
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Swimming with Ice Cubes
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Published June 12, 2014
Summer beachgoers and fishers have been getting a wintery surprise on Lake Superior.
New York City
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Published June 9, 2014
Aspects of city planning and building have effects on the urban heat island.
Earthshine
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Published May 29, 2014
At the time of a new Moon or a slim crescent, go outside and look up. You might see Earth’s reflected light in the dim glow.
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Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn
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Published May 26, 2014
Crews on the International Space Station seldom see the southern tip of Argentina and Chile in such clear weather.
Hokkaido Agriculture, Northern Japan
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Published May 19, 2014
Planted in Japan for at least the last four centuries, greenbelts protect coastlines from storms and sand movement; they are increasingly providing recreation areas as well.
Tornado Track in Louisville, Mississippi
Published May 9, 2014
An EF4 tornado tore through this small town, leaving a trail of damaged buildings and trees.
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Brussels and Antwerp at Night
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Published May 5, 2014
The brilliant lights of Belgium shine in this nighttime photograph taken from the International Space Station.
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Arkansas River Meanders
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Published April 21, 2014
Near the city of Little Rock, the river has meandered for decades, leaving its marks across the landscape.
Port Aransas and the Intracoastal Waterway, Texas
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Published April 7, 2014
Sitting inside barrier islands of the eastern and southern United States—and cutting through them in points—the waterway provides a safer passage for shipping commerce.
Florida Landscapes
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Published April 1, 2014
The variety of landscapes in southeastern Florida and the northern Everglades illustrates why you might want to see the world in false color.
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Bowknot Bend
Published March 17, 2014
The Green River in eastern Utah once carved soft sediment into meanders on a floodplain. Then the land and mountains rose and the river dug deep, preserving those meanders in stone.
Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Published March 4, 2014
Combining red, green, and blue bands results in a true-color satellite image, such as this view of Lake Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan.
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Prince Albert, Western Cape, South Africa
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Published February 20, 2014
This small town at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains is a productive oasis in the Karoo semidesert, rich with olive groves, sheep and ostrich ranches, and (lately) tourists.
Landsat 8’s First Year
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Published February 11, 2014
A composite view of the United States represents one of the ways scientists are exploring Landsat 8’s capabilities.
Apoyeque Volcano, Nicaragua
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Published February 3, 2014
Two volcanic calderas dominate Nicaragua’s Chiltepe Peninsula, not far from Managua.
Hawaii
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Published January 29, 2014
The Island of Hawaii is a vast canvas of environments from desert shores to rain forests to frozen mountain heights.
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South Africa Tribute
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Published December 15, 2013
Nelson Mandela took the long view of his country and world, as does this photo from the space station.
Yosemite Valley and the Rim Fire Burn Scar
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Published November 24, 2013
Gray-brown charred land left in the fire’s wake blends with the gray granite peaks and shadowed valleys that make up the central Sierra Mountains.
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Hybrid Eclipse Shades Africa
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Published November 5, 2013
This rare event merged annular and total eclipses. It won't happen again until 2172.
Long Island Sound Region at Night
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Published September 30, 2013
City lights trace one of the most densely populated portions of the United States.
Gravity Waves and Sunglint, Lake Superior
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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.
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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Apollo 17 Anniversary
Published December 5, 2002
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The Moon’s Shadow
Published February 14, 2001
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The Blue Marble from Apollo 17
Published January 31, 2001
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Northeastern Europe
Published January 29, 2001
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Bay of Campeche and Gulf of Tehuantepec
Published January 17, 2001
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Smoke from Argentina
Published January 15, 2001
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Central America, Including El Salvador
Published January 14, 2001
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Mexico
Published January 9, 2001
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