Earth Observatory
NASA's Earth Observatory brings you the Earth, every day – the images, stories, and discoveries about the environment, Earth systems, and climate that emerge from NASA research.
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Patches of open water in the region contributed to low sea ice extent across the Arctic in March 2026, which…
The February 2026 eruption at Piton de la Fournaise has lasted longer and produced a larger volume of lava than…
Strong winds in March 2026 carried Saharan dust across northwestern Africa and toward the Canary Islands, reducing visibility and prompting…
Explore an Earth Observatory Collection: Food and Agriculture
National Agriculture Day is March 24, 2026. This collection showcases the landscapes behind global food production, from patterned fields to the conditions shaping agriculture. Visualizations also highlight how satellite data support real-world decisions about farming, water use, and land management.
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