The state has seen more than half a million acres burned this year in early season wildland fires, and forecasters predicted conditions could worsen through the end of the month.
NOAA Debuts First Imagery from GOES-18
On May 11, 2022, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared the first images of the Western Hemisphere from its Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T).
Three New Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Satellites Successfully Tested
On May 5, 2022, Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) and GHGSat Inc. announced the successful completion of laboratory testing on the GHGSat-C3, C4 and C5 microsatellites at SFL's facility in Toronto.
Tonga Volcanic Eruption Effects Reached Space
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha˜apai volcano erupted on Jan. 15, 2022, it sent atmospheric shock waves, sonic booms and tsunami waves around the world. Now, scientists are finding the volcano's effects also reached space.
Weather Satellite Prepares for Lightning
From geostationary orbit, 36,000 kilometers above Earth's surface, this state-of-the-art European instrument will continuously monitor lightning over more than 80% of Earth's disc for early warnings of dangerous storms.
Japan's Geiyo Archipelago
Japan's Geiyo Archipelago, in the Seito Inland Sea, was once home to pirates.
High Honors Awarded at 37th Space Symposium
Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, announced that honorees accepted awards at the 37th Space Symposium held April 4-7, 2022, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., for their distinguished achievements in the global space ecosystem.
Dwindling Water Levels of Lake Powell
After decades of drought, water levels in Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the United States, have shrunk to its lowest level since it was created more than 50 years ago, threatening millions of people who rely on its water supply.
The Halo Trust Partners With Esri to Map Unexploded Rockets and Bombs in Ukraine
As a geopolitical and devastating humanitarian crisis unfolds in Ukraine, The HALO Trust (HALO) is partnering with Esri to mobilize an immediate and impactful humanitarian response.
Divine Providencia
Situated in the southwestern Caribbean Sea, Providencia was once an island sanctuary for pilgrims and privateers. Today, it is mostly a refuge of quieter Caribbean life amid raw natural beauty.
