The United States satellite images displayed are infrared (IR) images. Warmest (lowest) clouds are shown in white; coldest (highest) clouds are displayed in shades of yellow, red, and purple.

Satellite imagery provides a unique perspective on our planet and can encompass a wide range of different scientific disciplines including climate change, weather, volcanic eruptions and even ...

More changes are coming to Google Maps. Improved satellite images and more Street View photos are being added to the ...

Google Maps has added three important new features to help users better explore the world and see how it's changing. These updates include historical imagery in Google Earth, expanded Street View ...

The Earth was ready for its close-up this year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites, or GOES-16 satellites, captured several ...