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The Perry Fire by Day and Night
Published July 30, 2018
The fire was not the largest or most destructive in July 2018, but the position of its smoke allowed for a clear look at the progression of the burn.
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County Fire Lights Up the Night
Published July 4, 2018
As smoke streamed toward San Francisco, more than 1,000 fire personnel were at the scene fighting the blaze.
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The Infrared Glow of Kilauea’s Lava Flows
Published May 26, 2018
This false-color image shows the infrared signal emitted by fresh lava flowing toward the sea.
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Fishing in Green, Living in Yellow
Published May 14, 2018
Thailand and Cambodia have distinctly different hues at night compared to nearby seas.
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Urban Patterns in Snow and Light
Published January 16, 2018
In central China, the human footprint brightens the night and dulls the snowscape.
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New Year’s Night
Published January 2, 2018
City lights shone brightly in the United States as revelers welcomed the new year.
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Observing Changes in Nighttime Lights
Published December 27, 2017
Tracking the brightness and location of manmade lights offers researchers an innovative way to track human activity on a global scale.
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Fast-Moving Fire Sweeps Through Ventura County
Published December 8, 2017
Wildfires continue to menace Southern California.
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Night Lights of the Levant
Published December 11, 2017
Alternating clusters of light and darkness show where civilization has carved out a place alongside and amidst the deserts.
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Wildfire Lights Up Ventura
Published December 5, 2017
Powerful Santa Ana winds fueled the destructive blaze.
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Pinpointing Where Lights Went Out in Puerto Rico
Published September 29, 2017
Satellite data on city lights could aid rescue and recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria.
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Hurricane Irma Strengthens
Published September 5, 2017
Growing to a category 5 storm, Hurricane Irma is among the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever observed.
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