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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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Sun Sends an Early Earth Day Greeting
Published April 24, 2018
The Suomi NPP satellite captured a glimpse of the northern lights over North America.
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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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