Forecasters use a variety of satellite imagery to understand what is happening in a storm, and sometimes just a visible picture can tell a lot.
NASA Satellite Finds Wind Shear Adversely Affecting Tropical Storm Francisco
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UTA Study Examines Potential Sources of Groundwater Contamination in Private Wells
A study led by environmental researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington suggests a disconnect between the perception of groundwater contamination and the extent to which that contamination is attributable to oil and natural gas extraction.
Understanding Long Island Sound’s ‘Dead Zones’
New research provides insight into the "dead zones" that appear in Long Island Sound in the summer.
Thwaites Glacier Transformed
The amount of ice flowing from the Antarctic glacier has doubled in the span of three decades, and scientists think it could undergo even more dramatic changes in the near future.
Our Carbon Footprint is Highly Impacted by How We Live
Swiss households enjoy a high standard of living, but this results in a large carbon footprint.
Space Key to Wetland Conservation
Wetlands worldwide are vanishing at an alarming rate. New maps produced by ESA’s GlobWetland Africa project show how satellite observations can be used for the effective use and management of wetlands in Africa.
