August 7, 2023

Natural Events

     
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A Bloom in a Changing Barents Sea A Bloom in a Changing Barents Sea

A break in the clouds offered a glimpse of phytoplankton north of Norway, Finland, and Russia. (Aug 4, 2023)

     
Fire Season Heats Up in the West Fire Season Heats Up in the West

Following a slow start to the fire season, several blazes burned across the western U.S. in early August. (Aug 3, 2023)

     
Lava and Smoke Blanket Fagradalsfjall Lava and Smoke Blanket Fagradalsfjall

Lava is once again spilling from the volcano in southwest Iceland, only this time it is igniting moss fires. (Aug 2, 2023)

     
Vancouver Island's Colorful Coastline Vancouver Island's Colorful Coastline

Swirls of phytoplankton and sediment brightened the island's coastal waters in July 2023. (Aug 1, 2023)

     
Train of Typhoons in the Western Pacific Train of Typhoons in the Western Pacific

Typhoon Khanun approached China's coast on the heels of Typhoon Doksuri, which left a trail of destruction in the days prior. (Jul 31, 2023)