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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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Marriage. A couple getting married during a church wedding ceremony. (religion, ceremony, bride, groom)
The Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic church
Lusitania sinking, illustration from The War of the Nations (New York), December 31, 1919. World War I, WWI. This image is one of three on the page. (See source file for the other two.)
7 of the World’s Deadliest Shipwrecks
Illustration for Demystified "How Dangerous is Quicksand"
How Deadly Is Quicksand?
July, 2006, Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery STS-121. See attached for full caption information.
Will Light-Speed Space Travel Ever Be Possible?
Groups of depositors in front of the closed American Union Bank, New York City. April 26, 1932. Great Depression run on bank crowd
Causes of the Great Depression
Fish. Lionfish. Lion-fish. Turkey fish. Fire-fish. Red lionfish. Pterois volitans. Venomous fin spines. Coral reefs. Underwater. Ocean. Red lionfish swims by seaweed.
10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Fish
Hemp (Cannabis sativa).
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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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