A new study shows heatwaves in Southern California have increased in frequency, duration, and intensity over recent decades.
Published Sep 10, 2020Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Drought Human Presence Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
NASA’s ECOSTRESS instrument observed extreme early morning temperatures in the desert of California and Nevada.
Published Aug 20, 2020Atmosphere Heat Land Water Drought Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
The failure of the summer monsoon and other moisture carrying systems has parched more than 90 percent of some states.
Published Aug 13, 2020
Following an active 2019 season, fires in 2020 have again been abundant, widespread, and have produced abnormally large carbon emissions.
Published Aug 6, 2020Image of the Day Heat Land Drought Fires Temperature Extremes
Long-term rainfall deficits, heat waves, and increased evaporation have depleted some of the groundwater supply beneath central and eastern Europe.
Published Jun 25, 2020