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The Power of the Crowd
Crowdsourced bathymetry brings together mariners and scientists to produce a more thorough map of the ocean floor.
Meteorological Versus Astronomical Seasons
Meteorologists and climatologists define seasons differently from “regular” or astronomical spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Assessing the Global Climate in May 2017
The globally averaged temperature over land and ocean surfaces for May 2017 was the third highest for the month.
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June 2017 Regional Climate Impacts and Outlooks
June 22, 2017The June 2017 three-month summaries of climate impacts and outlooks are now available for 10 regions and subregions.read more
U.S. Drought Monitor Update for June 20, 2017
June 22, 2017According to the June 20 U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to extreme drought covers 7.0% of the contiguous U.S.read more
NOAA Data Helps Retail and Manufacturing Business Minimize Impacts from Weather and Climate
June 21, 2017NCEI’s environmental data provide critical information for retailers, manufacturers, and the companies that invest in them.read more
The Power of the Crowd
June 21, 2017Crowdsourced bathymetry brings together mariners and scientists to produce a more thorough map of the ocean floor.read more
Assessing the Global Climate in May 2017
June 19, 2017The globally averaged temperature over land and ocean surfaces for May 2017 was the third highest for the month.read more
U.S. Drought Monitor Update for June 13, 2017
June 15, 2017According to the June 13 U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to severe drought covers 7.3% of the contiguous U.S.read more
World Ocean Database Profiles the Ocean
June 14, 2017The World Ocean Database holds a broad array of measurements for studies of the ocean and Earth’s atmosphere.read more
U.S. Drought Monitor Update for June 6, 2017
June 8, 2017According to the June 6 U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to severe drought covers 7.8% of the contiguous U.S.read more
