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Heat

Bush Fire Scorches Lands Near Phoenix
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Bush Fire Scorches Lands Near Phoenix

The blaze is the largest in Arizona this year and the largest in the United States right now.

Published Jun 16, 2020

Image of the Day Heat Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing

Temperatures Predict Bird Biodiversity
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Temperatures Predict Bird Biodiversity

Small birds prefer winter landscapes that have larger thermal differences, likely because they offer more opportunities to find refuge from the cold.

Published Jun 3, 2020

Image of the Day Heat Land Life Human Presence Remote Sensing

Denman Glacier Losing Some of Its Footing
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Denman Glacier Losing Some of Its Footing

Scientists are concerned about the stability of a glacier that could significantly raise sea level.

Published May 12, 2020

Image of the Day Heat Land Water Snow and Ice Remote Sensing

Parched Conditions in Germany Again
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Parched Conditions in Germany Again

If no significant rain falls in May 2020, the country could face a drought for the third summer in a row.

Published Apr 30, 2020

Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Remote Sensing

Land Surface Temperature
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Land Surface Temperature

Land surface temperatures rise and fall with the heat of the Sun, and they represent how hot or cold the surface would feel to touch. These maps show daytime land temperatures as measured from space.

Feb 2000 — Apr 2020

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