March 11, 2025

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A Small Blue-Gray Marble A Small Blue-Gray Marble

A digital camera on the Blue Ghost lander looked back at Earth and captured this ethereal image.

     
Spotting Disruptions to Earth's Vegetation Spotting Disruptions to Earth's Vegetation

Using NASA data, researchers can track vegetation changes around the planet, not just in forests but also in grasslands and savannas like the Brazilian Cerrado.

     
What Was Behind Idalia's Rapid Intensification? What Was Behind Idalia's Rapid Intensification?

A new analysis suggests that a large freshwater plume in the hurricane's path helped fuel its extraordinary growth.

     
A Bejeweled Plateau A Bejeweled Plateau

The turquoise waters of Ngangla Ringco add vivid color to the otherwise brown landscape in this part of the Tibetan Plateau.

     
Alfred's Strange and Destructive Journey Alfred's Strange and Destructive Journey

The tropical cyclone took a sharp turn toward Australia's east coast, bringing flooding and other hazards to an area that rarely sees this type of storm.

     
Iceberg Grinds to a Stop off South Georgia Island Iceberg Grinds to a Stop off South Georgia Island

Antarctic iceberg A-23A has slowed its drift and appears stuck in the shallow waters off the British overseas territory.

     
Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S. Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S.

A powerful mid-latitude storm fueled dust storms, tornadoes, blizzards, and downpours across the country.

     
     
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