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An Ocean in Motion: NASA’s Mesmerizing View of Earth’s Underwater Highways
This data visualization showing ocean currents around the world uses data from NASA’s Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the Ocean model.
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2024 is the Warmest Year on Record
Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record.
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Guardian Landsat – Firewatch
Discover how Landsat data supports wildfire management, from spotting early fire risks to watching nature's recovery.
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NASA, NOAA 2024 Ozone Hole Update
In 2024 the ozone hole over Antarctica reached its annual maximum extent, with an area of 8.5 million square miles.
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Arctic Sea Ice Near Historic Low; Antarctic Ice Continues Decline
This summer, Arctic sea ice decreased to a its minimum extent on September 11, 2024. According to the National Snow and Ice Data Center this is the 7th lowest in the satellite record). The decline continues the long-term trend of…
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