Temperature Extremes

Fraser Island Blazes
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Fraser Island Blazes

Fires have scorched half of a World Heritage Site and threatened local wildlife.

Published Dec 10, 2020

Image of the Day Land Drought Fires Human Presence Temperature Extremes

Spring Heats Up Down Under
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Spring Heats Up Down Under

The country endured its hottest spring and November on record.

Published Dec 3, 2020

Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Drought Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes

California Heatwave Fits a Trend
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California Heatwave Fits a Trend

A new study shows heatwaves in Southern California have increased in frequency, duration, and intensity over recent decades.

Published Sep 10, 2020

Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Drought Human Presence Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes

Extreme Heat in Death Valley
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Extreme Heat in Death Valley

NASA’s ECOSTRESS instrument observed extreme early morning temperatures in the desert of California and Nevada.

Published Aug 20, 2020

Atmosphere Heat Land Water Drought Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes

A Third of the U.S. Faces Drought
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A Third of the U.S. Faces Drought

The failure of the summer monsoon and other moisture carrying systems has parched more than 90 percent of some states.

Published Aug 13, 2020

Image of the Day Land Water Drought Temperature Extremes