Remote Sensing

Blackout in Andalusia
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Blackout in Andalusia

Satellite-derived maps of nighttime lights in southern Spain revealed power outages that persisted across rural areas as the region was recovering from a widespread blackout.

Published May 1, 2025

Image of the Day Remote Sensing

Wildfire Maps Help Firefighters in Real Time
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Wildfire Maps Help Firefighters in Real Time

Detailed fire maps, produced in minutes with data from a NASA airborne sensor, enabled firefighters in Alabama to limit the spread of wildfires and save buildings.

Published Apr 29, 2025

Image of the Day Land Remote Sensing

New Jersey Pine Barrens Ablaze
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New Jersey Pine Barrens Ablaze

Fires in these coastal forests can rejuvenate ecosystems but also threaten large numbers of people and homes in the densely populated state.

Published Apr 24, 2025

Image of the Day Fires Remote Sensing

Flooding Along the Mississippi
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Flooding Along the Mississippi

A slow-moving storm system dumped heavy rain across the Midwest and Southeast and fueled major floods along several of the river’s tributaries.

Published Apr 8, 2025

Image of the Day Floods Remote Sensing

A Swirl of a Day for Phytoplankton
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A Swirl of a Day for Phytoplankton

In the Gulf of Oman, eddies drew seasonal phytoplankton blooms into mesmerizing whirls. 

Published Mar 25, 2025

Image of the Day Remote Sensing Water Color