Satellites reveal how tides and seasons shape Roebuck Bay
New imagery from Western Australia reveals how tides and the monsoon sculpt the crescent-shaped Roebuck Bay near Broome. Patterns of mudflats, mangroves and turbid plumes …
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El Niño shifts nutrient and productivity patterns in the Pacific
Satellite measurements of surface chlorophyll show pronounced shifts in marine productivity in the Pacific in mid‑2026. Along the equator and off South America values decline …
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From Africa to the Pacific: Two Hurricanes on a Transoceanic Journey
Satellite imagery shows that Pacific hurricanes Fausto and Genevieve began as tropical waves off West Africa, crossed the Atlantic, and only organized into full-strength storms …
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Salt Traces in the Pacific: Satellites Deliver Early Signs of El Niño
Satellite measurements of sea‑surface salinity open a new early‑warning window for El Niño. Data from the ESA SMOS mission show how freshwater redistributions warm the …
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Sentinel-2 reveals agricultural mosaic in southern Western Australia
A new Sentinel-2 image exposes the patchwork of fields, pastures, scrub and salt pans in the Goldfields–Esperance region, providing data for soil and water management …
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Super Typhoon Bavi Crosses Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands — Satellites Show Its Might
In early July, Bavi crossed the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam as a Category 5 super typhoon. Satellite data show a compact system with a …
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Olympic Mountains: Snow, Valleys, and a Changing Water Cycle
A satellite image of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington shows snow-covered peaks and deeply incised valleys. It reveals how snow, glaciers and precipitation shape the …
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