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The eruption of Chaitén Volcano in Chile in May 2008 triggered dramatic lightning displays, illuminating the ash and smoke plume.

Experiment in the Sky

A train of satellites follows the atmospheric effects of a volcanic eruption.
Feature Article
Dec. 27, 2020
Retirees perform tai chi during a smoggy day in Fuyang, China in January 2013.

Crazy Bad Air

Open sharing of pollution data helps Chinese netizens brave the politics of murky air.
Feature Article
Dec. 27, 2020
Haze from smoke and dust aerosols can interfere with ultraviolet radiation reaching Earth, an effect that may be increasingly important as global temperatures rise.

Aerosols Over Australia

Researchers explore the links between atmospheric aerosols, climate change, and ultraviolet rays.
Feature Article
Dec. 27, 2020
Headshot of gallo standing outside against a car.

Kevin Gallo

Who Uses NASA Earth Science Data? Kevin Gallo, to improve radar and satellite estimations of hail size and damage.
Data User Story
Dec. 22, 2020
lehrter standing in front of a body of water on a sunny day wearing a blue pullover

John Lehrter

​Who Uses NASA Earth Science Data? John Lehrter, to study the water quality of estuarine and coastal environments
Data User Story
Dec. 22, 2020
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