Articles

Cavum: Hole-punch Clouds
Cavums are also known as hole-punch clouds or fallstreak holes.

Mapping Methane: the Launch of MethaneSAT and the Limitations of Satellite Data
While advances in remote sensing and satellite technology have improved methane mapping, ground measurements remain essential for accurate, localized data.

Increased Light Pollution in the Arctic
Satellite data shows rising Arctic nighttime lights, driven by growing industrial activity in oil, gas, and infrastructure.

The Rise of Proglacial Lakes
Glacial retreat in Alaska's Yakutat Foreland has fueled rapid growth of proglacial lakes, doubling their size in 40 years as seen in Landsat imagery.

Overview Effect: Quotes from Astronauts After Seeing the Earth from Space
The Overview Effect is a shift in awareness by astronauts seeing Earth from outer space as a “tiny, fragile ball of life.”