Atmosphere

Smoky Skies and Blooming Seas
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Smoky Skies and Blooming Seas

Smoke from wildland fires in Canada streamed over colorful seawater east of Greenland.

Published Jun 4, 2025

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Water Vapor
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Water Vapor

These maps show the average amount of water vapor in a column of atmosphere by month. Water vapor is the key precursor for rain and snow and one of the most important greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Jul 2002 — May 2025

Atmosphere

Celebrating a Long Career With Roots on Long Island
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Celebrating a Long Career With Roots on Long Island

NASA’s Jack Kaye enabled decades of Earth scientists, including those who are unveiling the atmospheric ties between New York City and its suburbs.

Published May 20, 2025

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Fires Erupt in North American Forests
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Fires Erupt in North American Forests

Record heat and dry conditions helped stoke several large blazes in Manitoba, Ontario, and Minnesota.

Published May 14, 2025

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Fires

Vortex Variety Hour
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Vortex Variety Hour

The Kuril Islands produced swirls of different sizes in passing clouds.

Published May 14, 2025

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