Global temperatures have soared in recent years and climate scientists are trying to understand why.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Temperature Extremes
Windswept sand formations known as star dunes, or pyramid dunes, are a distinctive feature of the Sahara Desert in northern Africa.
Image of the Day Heat Land
Eruptions in November 2024 sent volcanic material over the Indonesian island of Flores.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Volcanoes Human Presence
Dry conditions parched all but two states in October 2024 and worsened as the month progressed.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Water Drought
Land surface temperatures rise and fall with the heat of the Sun, and they represent how hot or cold the surface would feel to touch. These maps show daytime land temperatures as measured from space.
Heat Land