Earth Observation

Cyclone 06B over Sri Lanka and India

Originally Published by NASA Earth Observatory

Cyclone 06B was poised over northern Sri Lanka and southern India on November 26, 2008.

Posted on December 1st, 2008
Earth Observation, Weather

Light Pollution Offers New Global Measure Of Coral Reef Health

Originally Published by Science Daily

Scientists unveil the first global index correlating night light with threats to coral reefs - offering a new tool for conservation and for studying the direct and indirect effects of light pollution.

Posted on November 30th, 2008
Biodiversity, Earth Observation

New Nano Satellite Mission To Examine Link Between Lightning And Terrestrial Gamma Ray Flashes

Originally Published by Science Daily

Massive energy releases occur every day in the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere. Lightning may give rise to these bursts of radiation.

Posted on November 29th, 2008
Earth Observation

Flooding on the Nzoia River

Originally Published by NASA Earth Observatory

Like many rivers across the world, the Nzoia River in western Kenya pushes over its banks annually.

Posted on November 28th, 2008
Earth Observation, Water

Final UK plea on Earth observation

Originally Published by BBC News | Science & Environment | World Edition

Leading Earth observation scientists urge Gordon Brown to back Europe’s environmental monitoring project, GMES.

Posted on November 26th, 2008
Climate, Earth Observation, ICEO/GEO/GEOSS

Floods in Ethiopia

Originally Published by NASA\\\\\\\\

Heavy rains starting on November 2 pushed several rivers in southeastern Ethiopia over their banks.

Posted on November 25th, 2008
Earth Observation, Water

Understanding snow in depth – ESA paves the way

Originally Published by Observing the Earth

An ESA campaign carried out in Austria has demonstrated how snow, a key component in the Earth’s water cycle and important source of fresh water, can be measured from space using radar. The campaign supports one of the main objectives of the candidate Earth Explorer CoReH2O.

Posted on November 24th, 2008
Earth Observation, Water

Impact Of Climate Warming On Fish

Originally Published by Science Daily

At Cemagref, two researchers, who have been analysing the freshwater fish community over the two last decades, have observed profound changes that are more intense and long-lasting than predicted.

Posted on November 22nd, 2008
Biodiversity, Climate, Earth Observation, Water

NASA’S Carbon-Sniffing Satellite Sleuth Arrives at Launch Site

Originally Published by Earth Today

NASA’s first spacecraft dedicated to studying carbon dioxide has arrived at Vandenberg Air Force Base, to begin final launch

Posted on November 20th, 2008
Climate, Earth Observation

Germany’s Early Warning System - Waiting for the Next Tsunami

Originally Published by Spiegel Online International

German scientists have designed a tsunami early warning system for the Indian Ocean. The project aims to protect Indonesians by giving them enough time to escape the danger. The ultimate goal is speed.

Posted on November 19th, 2008
Earth Observation, Health, Technology