Aura

NASA Celebrates 20 Years of Earth-Observing Aura Satellite – NASA Science

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NASA Celebrates 20 Years of Earth-Observing Aura Satellite – NASA Science

Using high-resolution global maps of air quality indicators made with data from the Aura satellite, NASA scientists tracked air pollution trends between 2005 and 2015 in various regions and 195 cities around the globe. The study found that the United States, Europe, and Japan saw improved air quality due to emission control regulations, while China, … Read more

2023 Ozone Hole Ranks 16th Largest, NASA and NOAA Researchers Find – NASA

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2023 Ozone Hole Ranks 16th Largest, NASA and NOAA Researchers Find – NASA

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify the ranking of the 2023 ozone hole.  It is the 12th largest single-day hole on record, and the 16th largest when averaged from Sept 7 to Oct 13. The 2023 Antarctic ozone hole reached its maximum size on Sept. 21, according to annual satellite and balloon-based … Read more