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WEBEarth at Night. Satellite images of Earth at night have been a curiosity for the public and a tool of fundamental research for at least 25 years. They have provided a broad, beautiful picture, showing how humans have shaped the planet and lit …
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Tundra: Mission: Biomes - NASA Earth Observatory
WEBDescription. The tundra is the coldest of the biomes. It also receives low amounts of precipitation, making the tundra similar to a desert. Tundra is found in the regions just below the ice caps of the Arctic, extending across North America, to Europe, and Siberia in Asia. Much of Alaska and about half of Canada are in the tundra biome.
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Temperate Deciduous Forest: Mission: Biomes - NASA Earth …
WEBThe deciduous forest regions are exposed to warm and cold air masses, which cause this area to have four seasons. The temperature varies widely from season to season with cold winters and hot, wet summers. The average yearly temperature is about 10°C. The areas in which deciduous forests are located get about 750 to 1,500 mm of precipitation ...
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NASA Earth Observatory - Home
WEBNASA satellites document how our world—forests, oceans, human landscapes, even the Sun—changes over months, seasons, and years. Published Apr 29, 2009. Atmosphere Heat Land Life Human Presence Snow and Ice. Global Maps Mar 2000 — Nov 2023.
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Image of the Day - NASA Earth Observatory
WEB2 days ago · Weather-Making Fire Burns in Southern California. Intense blazes, including the Line fire, supercharged afternoon convective clouds. Published Sep 11, 2024. Image of the Day Heat Land Fires.
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Collection - Earth from Afar - NASA Earth Observatory
WEBApr 9, 2024 · climate change, global climate change, global warming, natural hazards, Earth, environment, remote sensing, atmosphere, land processes, oceans, volcanoes, land cover ...
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Collection - Earth at Night
WEBJul 27, 2024 · The super typhoon reached extreme intensity earlier in the year than any storm in the satellite era. Satellite images of Earth at night have been a curiosity for the public and a tool of fundamental research for at least 25 years. They have provided a broad, beautiful picture, showing how humans have shaped the planet and lit up the darkness.
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World of Change: Antarctic Ozone Hole - NASA Earth Observatory
WEBWorld of Change: Antarctic Ozone Hole. prev. 1979. 2019. 1979. The stratospheric ozone layer protects life on Earth by absorbing ultraviolet light, which damages DNA in plants and animals (including humans) and leads to sunburns and skin cancer. Prior to 1979, scientists had not observed atmospheric ozone concentrations below 220 Dobson Units.
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Earthquakes - NASA Earth Observatory
WEBJan 23, 2024 · Earthquake Lifts the Noto Peninsula. Some parts of the peninsula rose up to 4 meters (13 feet), shifting the position of coastlines and leaving some ports dry. Published Jan 23, 2024. Image of the Day Land Earthquakes. Image.
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Shrubland: Mission: Biomes - NASA Earth Observatory
WEBThe shrublands are made up of shrubs or short trees. Many shrubs thrive on steep, rocky slopes. There is usually not enough rain to support tall trees. Shrublands are usually fairly open so grasses and other short plants grow between the shrubs. In the areas with little rainfall, plants have adapted to drought-like conditions.
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