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NASA’s Research on its Earth Observatory

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 - by cmedia

Earth Observatory. Image credit: NASA

Washington/NASA: NASA’s Earth Observatory brings you the Earth, every day – the images, stories, and discoveries about the environment, Earth systems, and climate that emerge from NASA research.

A potent atmospheric river delivered intense rainfall to western Washington, triggering flooding and mudslides. Image credit: NASA

The right combination of conditions allowed this distinctive low cloud to form in California’s Central Valley for weeks. Image credit: NASA

An astronaut photographed moonglint shimmering across the sea surface and the bright clusters of Florida’s cities at night. Image credit: NASA

An astronaut photographed moonglint shimmering across the sea surface and the bright clusters of Florida’s cities at night. Image credit: NASA

Puffs of low-level clouds mingle with the volcanic terrain of Candlemas and Vindication islands in the remote South Atlantic. Image credit: NASA

A rare tropical cyclone dropped torrential rains on the Indonesian island, fueling extensive and destructive floods. Image credit: NASA