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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research vessel Miller Freeman.

tsunami wave height model

Hurricane Katrina

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Flower. Fruit tree. Cherry. Cherry tree. Cherry blossom. Spring. Close-up of cherry blossoms in bloom.

The Perils of an Early Spring

September 11, 2005, ozone thinning over antarctica reached its maximum extent for the year.

Is the Ozone Layer Finally Healing Itself?

High-oblique view of the extra-tropical unnamed cyclone that merged with Hurricane Earl is featured in this image taken by an Expedition 24 crew member on the International Space Station (Sept. 2010).

Is the Number of Hurricanes Increasing?

Lightning over the outskirts of Oradea, Rom., during the thunderstorm of August 17, 2005.

16 Questions About Earth’s Atmsophere and Weather Answered

World map. Continents. Oceans. Mendel thumb ok

Just How Many Oceans Are There?

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July, 2006, Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery STS-121. See attached for full caption information.

Will Light-Speed Space Travel Ever Be Possible?

Illustration for Demystified "How Dangerous is Quicksand"

How Deadly Is Quicksand?

Mona Lisa, oil on wood panel by Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1503-06; in the Louvre, Paris, France. 77 x 53 cm.

Why Is the Mona Lisa So Famous?

Space race (1957-1969) infographic between United States (U.S.) and Russia. America, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., space exploration

Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69

Marriage. A couple getting married during a church wedding ceremony. (religion, ceremony, bride, groom)

The Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic church

Artist interpretation of a Space meteoroid impact. Meteor impact. Asteroid, End of the world, danger, destruction, dinosaur extinct, Judgement Day, Planet Earth, Doomsday Predictions, comet

10 Failed Doomsday Predictions

Queen Elizabeth II addresses at opening of Parliament. (Date unknown on photo, but may be 1958, the first time the opening of Parliament was filmed.)

All 119 References in “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” Explained

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Environmental groups fear Trump's order to speed deep-sea mining will harm ecosystems • Apr. 25, 2025, 1:21 PM ET (AP)

National Weather Service to resume translating its products for non-English speakers • Apr. 24, 2025, 2:13 PM ET (AP)

84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record • Apr. 23, 2025, 1:42 PM ET (AP)

A strong solar storm heads to Earth. Here's what to know about northern lights • Apr. 15, 2025, 3:24 PM ET (AP)

National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers • Apr. 7, 2025, 8:24 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	NOAA
Date	October 3, 1970 - present
Areas Of Involvement	climate • atmosphere • weather forecasting • ocean • scientific research • sea grant
Related People	Kathryn Sullivan

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research vessel Miller Freeman.

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Hurricane Katrina

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