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Evolution of Pyrocumulus over California
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Published August 6, 2014
In August 2014, MODIS captured an unusual view of mature pyrocumulus clouds billowing up from a fire along the border of California and Oregon.
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Arctic Melt Pond
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Published August 2, 2014
As temperatures rise in summer, turquoise splotches of color begin to speckle the surfaces of Arctic ice.
A Closer Look at Alaska’s Forests
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Published July 25, 2014
A small plane flying low over remote forests is sending back eye-popping aerial photography—as well as scientific measurements that will improve understanding of how Alaska’s forests are responding to global warming.
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