The first images returned from NigeriaSat-2, Nigeria’s first high-resolution Earth observation satellite, demonstrate enhancements put into place by the Nigerian space agency. A selection of images from NigeriaSat-2 were presented at the 62nd International Astronautical Congress in Cape Town, South Africa.
NOAA has been examining a recent G3-level geomagnetic solar storm to better understand effects on the Earth.
The first half of September was extremely busy for tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean Basin. And hurricane season is only half over.
Hurricane Irene was the first tropical cyclone to hit the continental United States since 2008. It diminished in strength from a Category 3 hurricane to a tropical storm as it moved along the East Coast, but remained large, slow-moving and destructive. Earthzine has compiled a list of resources for those interested in examining the formation, path and aftermath of Irene.
More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, but the amount of water that is fresh, drinkable, and clean comes to a significantly lower amount. In an effort to promote water health outreach and education, the Water Environment Federation and the International Water Association have teamed up with a number of sponsors and partners to create World Water Monitoring Day.
The North American Great Lakes are the largest freshwater system on Earth. Those wishing to dive in have an enhanced resource: The Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) has launched an updated website at www.GLOS.us.
Science-based documentaries have seen popularity and success in recent years. Programs such as “Planet Earth” and “Life” proved that millions of people can still be fascinated by films about the natural world. PBS’s special “Earth: The Operators’ Manual” offers another accessible, visual approach to an earth science topic.
The Aquarius project is a collaboration between NASA and the Space Agency of Argentina (ComisiÌ_n Nacional de Actividades Espaciales) to measure Sea Surface Salinity. The Aquarius observatory, launched this week, will provide the global view of salinity variability needed for climate studies.
Iceland’s most recent volcanic explosion ended May 28. But more may be in store, in terms of future eruptions at Grimsvotn and increased eco-tourism.
The United Nations General Assembly has officially declared 2011 as The International Year of Forests, to encourage awareness and discussion about management and preservation of the world’s forests. Find out about a celebration near you.
