“Earth from Orbit” is a series of short videos that showcase a compelling weather event, environmental hazard, or interesting meteorological phenomenon each week, as seen by NOAA satellites.
The series, a collaboration between NOAA and NASA, provides a look at the science behind the highlighted topic and imagery. A short article with additional information accompanies each video.
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Lightning is a major public safety threat. It can strike at any time, but it is most common in the…
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Hundreds of miles apart, but connected by the same weather system, urban St. Louis and rural…
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The Oak Fire, burning near California’s Yosemite National Park, exploded in size the weekend of…
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Temperatures have soared to record-breaking highs across Europe. In the United Kingdom, at least 34…
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June 2022 saw a record number of fires burning across Alaska, which have compromised air quality…
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June 21 marked the official start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
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NOAA’s newest weather satellite, GOES-18, is now sending back data from its new post-launch testing…
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The 2022 hurricane season is officially underway. The eastern Pacific hurricane season began on May…