“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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The Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) instrument, onboard NOAA’s GOES-18 satellite, is now…
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On May 11, 2022, NOAA shared the first images of the Western Hemisphere from its GOES-18 satellite.
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Fire season in the Southwest and High Plains arrived early this year, fueled by gusty winds, low…
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Throughout history, humans have wondered what Earth looked like from above. The Mesopotamians…
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NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring the late-season winter storm that brought snow to…
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Spring has officially sprung here in the Northern Hemisphere—while in the Southern Hemisphere,…
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On March 14, 2022, GOES-T executed its final engine burn, placing the satellite in geostationary…
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Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai, located in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga, has erupted three times…