Tropical #Cyclone Charlotte formed off the NW coast of Western #Australia, approximately 522 mi N-NW of Exmouth on 3/21/22. By the next day, when MODIS acquired this image, the storm carried maximum sustained winds of about 92 mph & was moving the out over the Indian Ocean.

On 3/22/22 #NASA's MODIS sensor acquired a true-color image of a gorgeous clear-sky early spring day over much of #Europe. The image stretches more than 1,240 mi from #France (E) to #Ukraine (W) and over 1,300 from #Estonia (N) to #Turkey (S). Read More: modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/indivi…

#NASA’s #Terra MODIS sensor acquired a false-color image of snow & ice on the Missouri #River in #NorthDakota on 3/23/22. Much of the river (SE of the lake) appears #ice free (dark blue), but both Lake Sakakawea & the river NW of the lake contain ice (bright blue). #USA

This beautiful color off Tunisia's coast, captured 3/23/22, is the result of a large phytoplankton bloom - microscopic plant-like organisms that live there year-round but, when conditions are right, undergo explosive reproduction to create huge, colorful, floating colonies. #NASA

On 3/28/22, MODIS acquired this image of #spring greening in #Turkmenistan and #Afghanistan. Scant snow remains on the peaks of theParopamisus Mountains while a wide swath of green covers a large area of at the edge of the Karakum #Desert.

MODIS captured this image centered on #Cuba on 3/28/22. The island itself appears a mix of brown and green, created by a patchwork of plains filled with agricultural fields still in winter senescence, green pastures, & rolling hills covered in vegetation. modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/indivi…

This true-color image acquired by MODIS shows an ice shelf in #Antarctica before (top) and after it had collapsed (bottom). The top image was acquired by MODIS on 1/15/22 and the bottom image on 3/21/22. Full article: modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/indivi… #NASA

#NASA’s MODIS sensor aboard the Aqua #satellite acquired this image of Lake #Balkhash under the influence of #spring warmth of 3/31/22. The western end of the lake has shed its icy coat, although sediment swirls in the chilly water. Full Article: modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/indivi…

On 3/31/22, MODIS on board #NASA’s Terra satellite acquired a true-color image of the #GreatBarrierReef. The reef is currently experiencing a bleaching event due to heatwave conditions. Full Story: modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/indivi… #Australia #Earth

Bright blue tones colored the South Atlantic #Ocean off the coast of #Argentina on 4/2/22. The brightest line of color stretches about 620 mi southward from the same lat as the mid-Rio de la Plata, disappearing under clouds in the south. modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/indivi… #SouthAmerica

On 4/5/22, MODIS acquired a true-color image of #Tropical #CycloneFili as it strengthened off of NW New Caledonia. The 5th named storm of the 21-22 South Pacific cyclone season was carrying max sustained winds of 52 mph. The storm was moving southwards over the Coral Sea. #NASA

Sea #ice and #snow dominated the landscape of #Russia’s Far East on 4/2/22 when #NASA’s MODIS acquired this image of the early spring scene. According to National Snow and Ice Data Center, the sea ice extent was below average in the Sea of Okhotsk through the months of Feb & Mar. modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/indivi…

On 4/6/22 MODIS on board #NASA’s Terra #satellite acquired a true-color image of the stunning, rugged landscape of SW #Africa near the end of the wet season. The contrasts in landforms and ecosystems are stark in both southwestern #Angola and NW #Namibia. modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/indivi…

On 4/7/22, MODIS acquired a true-color image of a clear #spring day over the southern United States. The image centers on the Mississippi River Valley, a rich agricultural region. modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/indivi… #Texas #Louisiana #Mississippi #Arkansas #mississippiriver #USA #NASA

MODIS on board #NASA’s Terra satellite acquired a true-color image of a strengthening #Typhoon #Malakas on 4/11. At that time, the very large storm showed circulation around a poorly-formed & cloud-filled center. The eastern islands of the #Philippines are seen west of the storm.

Deep in the heart of Central #Africa, an ancient depression & a long river combine to create a vast marshy area. It is here, in the Upemba Depression where the Lualaba River widens to create a myriad of marshy lakes. This image was acquired on 4/11/22. modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/indivi…

On 4/14/22, strong winds stirred up #SaharanDust & carved delicate swirling patterns in the #clouds on the lee side of the Canary Islands. As strong winds strike the high, immobile faces of the Canary Islands, eddies are created. Learn More: modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/indivi… #NASA

On 4/14/22 MODIS acquired this image of early #ice breakup on NE Hudson Bay. Open water can be seen in several spots, especially near mainland #Quebec, #Canada (lower right). Learn More: modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/indivi… #NASA

Many dozens of #fires speckled the Sahel of Guinea (north) and Sierra Leone on 4/17/22, creating a veil of smoke that wafted over both the land & North Atlantic Ocean when MODIS on board #NASA’s Aqua #satellite acquired this image. modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/indivi… #remotesensing #Africa