. Jalbum 8.1 slides/C84.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 This digital photograph taken on May 15, 2002, shows condensation trails over the Rhône Valley in the region west of Lyon. Condensation trails—or contrails—are straight lines of ice crystals that form in the wake of jet liners where air temperatures at altitude are lower than about -40°C. Credit Code N. This digital photograph taken on May 15, 2002, shows condensation trails over the Rhône Valley in the region west of Lyon. Condensation trails—or contrails—are straight lines of ice crystals that form in the wake of jet liners where air temperatures at altitude are lower than about -40°C. Credit Code N. slides/C84.JPG slides/C85.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Jet contrails over Texas. Jet contrails over Texas. slides/C85.JPG slides/DR-01.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Droung conditions western Kansas. Droung conditions western Kansas. slides/DR-01.JPG slides/DS-24.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 High winds create a dust and sand storm in western Texas. High winds create a dust and sand storm in western Texas. slides/DS-24.JPG slides/EN-01.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 El Nino generated debris from heavy Pacific Ocean storms battering the California coast during the El Nino of 1997-98. El Nino generated debris from heavy Pacific Ocean storms battering the California coast during the El Nino of 1997-98. slides/EN-01.JPG slides/EN-02.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Debris on the coast of southern California after an El Nino storm batterd the area in February 1998. Debris on the coast of southern California after an El Nino storm batterd the area in February 1998. slides/EN-02.JPG slides/EN-100.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 The southern coast of CA, north of Los Angeles during the El Niño of February 1998. The southern coast of CA, north of Los Angeles during the El Niño of February 1998. slides/EN-100.JPG slides/EN-101.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 The image on the left (El Nino) image of the Pacific Ocean shows sea surface height relative to normal ocean conditions on Nov. 10, 1997. The volume of extra warm surface water (shown in white) in the core of the El Niño continues to increase, especially in the area between 15 degrees south latitude and 15 degrees north latitude in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The white and red areas indicate unusual patterns of heat storage; in the white areas, the sea surface is between 14 centimeters and 32 cm (6 inches to 13 inches) above normal; in the red areas, it is about 10 centimeters (4 inches) above normal. The surface area covered by the warm water mass is about one-and-one-half times the size of the continental United States. The image on the right (La Nina) The low sea level or cold pool of water along the equator (shown in purple and blue), commonly referred to as La Niña. This situation is similar to the 1997-1998 El Niño, which extended into early summer 1998. The image on the left (El Nino) image of the Pacific Ocean shows sea surface height relative to normal ocean conditions on Nov. 10, 1997. The volume of extra warm surface water (shown in white) in the core of the El Niño continues to increase, especially in the area between 15 degrees south latitude and 15 degrees north latitude in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The white and red areas indicate unusual patterns of heat storage; in the white areas, the sea surface is between 14 centimeters and 32 cm (6 inches to 13 inches) above normal; in the red areas, it is about 10 centimeters (4 inches) above normal. The surface area covered by the warm water mass is about one-and-one-half times the size of the continental United States. The image on the right (La Nina) The low sea level or cold pool of water along the equator (shown in purple and blue), commonly referred to as La Niña. This situation is similar to the 1997-1998 El Niño, which extended into early summer 1998. slides/EN-101.JPG slides/EN-102.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Debris washed up on the shore of a California Beach as a result of Global Warming and more powerful Pacific storms. Debris washed up on the shore of a California Beach as a result of Global Warming and more powerful Pacific storms. slides/EN-102.JPG slides/EN-33.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 El Nino 1997 strikes southern California in February 1998. El Nino 1997 strikes southern California in February 1998. slides/EN-33.JPG slides/EN-34.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 November 1997 El Ni√±o graphic. Red indicated higher water temps. The El Nino of 1997-98' caused wide spread flooding in the US. See other images of flooding and damage in California. Code N. November 1997 El Ni√±o graphic. Red indicated higher water temps. The El Nino of 1997-98' caused wide spread flooding in the US. See other images of flooding and damage in California. Code N. slides/EN-34.JPG slides/EN-37.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Boat washed ashore after strong El Ni√±o storms hit the CA coast in February 1998. Boat washed ashore after strong El Ni√±o storms hit the CA coast in February 1998. slides/EN-37.JPG slides/EN-38.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Strong coastal storms generated by El Ni√±o strikes the California coast in February 1998. Strong coastal storms generated by El Ni√±o strikes the California coast in February 1998. slides/EN-38.JPG slides/EN-99.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 The southern coast of CA, north of Los Angeles during the El Niño of February 1998. The southern coast of CA, north of Los Angeles during the El Niño of February 1998. slides/EN-99.JPG slides/ENG-02.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Gas refinery. Gas refinery. slides/ENG-02.JPG slides/ENG-03.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Oil well with storm. Texas Oil well with storm. Texas slides/ENG-03.JPG slides/ENG-04.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Nuclear powerplant. Nuclear powerplant. slides/ENG-04.JPG slides/ENG-05.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Nuclear powerplant. Nuclear powerplant. slides/ENG-05.JPG slides/ENG-06.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Old meets new. Wind generators and an older windmill in eastern Colorado. Old meets new. Wind generators and an older windmill in eastern Colorado. slides/ENG-06.JPG slides/ENG-07.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Wind generators. Near Palm Springs, CA. Wind generators. Near Palm Springs, CA. slides/ENG-07.JPG slides/ENG-08.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Nuclear powerplant. Color manipulated. Nuclear powerplant. Color manipulated. slides/ENG-08.JPG slides/ENG-09.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 NEW ORLEANS, La. (July 12, 2005)--Thunder Horse, a semi-submersible platform owned by BP, was found listing after the crew returned. The rig was evacuated for Hurricane Dennis. Cedit Code 66. NEW ORLEANS, La. (July 12, 2005)--Thunder Horse, a semi-submersible platform owned by BP, was found listing after the crew returned. The rig was evacuated for Hurricane Dennis. Cedit Code 66. slides/ENG-09.JPG slides/ENV-01.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Global warming illustration. Editorial note: Manipulated image. Global warming illustration. Editorial note: Manipulated image. slides/ENV-01.JPG slides/ENV-02.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 2006. A NASA instrument has detected an Antarctic ozone "hole" (what scientists call an "ozone depletion area") that is three times larger than the entire land mass of the United States—the largest such area ever observed. The "hole" expanded to a record size of approximately 11 million square miles (28.3 million square kilometers) on Sept. 3, 2000. The previous record was approximately 10.5 million square miles (27.2 million square km) on Sept. 19, 1998. 2006. A NASA instrument has detected an Antarctic ozone "hole" (what scientists call an "ozone depletion area") that is three times larger than the entire land mass of the United States—the largest such area ever observed. The "hole" expanded to a record size of approximately 11 million square miles (28.3 million square kilometers) on Sept. 3, 2000. The previous record was approximately 10.5 million square miles (27.2 million square km) on Sept. 19, 1998. slides/ENV-02.JPG slides/ENV-03.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Smokestack in California. Smokestack in California. slides/ENV-03.JPG slides/ENV-04.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Hazardous waste dump in SE Arizona. Hazardous waste dump in SE Arizona. slides/ENV-04.JPG slides/ENV-05.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Smog and polution over the Los Angeles area. Smog and polution over the Los Angeles area. slides/ENV-05.JPG slides/ENV-102.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Drought near the KS and OK border. Drought near the KS and OK border. slides/ENV-102.JPG slides/ENV-105.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Global warming illustration Global warming illustration slides/ENV-105.JPG slides/ENV-106.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Monster wave. Illustration - computer manipulated - Editorial Warning! Monster wave. Illustration - computer manipulated - Editorial Warning! slides/ENV-106.JPG slides/ENV-108.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 An aerosol of some sort can be seen blowing across the Alexander archipelago and Queen Charlotte islands in this image of western Canada and southern Alaska. Credit Code N. An aerosol of some sort can be seen blowing across the Alexander archipelago and Queen Charlotte islands in this image of western Canada and southern Alaska. Credit Code N. slides/ENV-108.JPG slides/ENV-109.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Increadible satellite image taken on the morning of August 2, 2006, as temperatures were beginning to climb, on the east coast of the US. At the time, a high heat advisory was in effect for the region. In addition to trapping particulate pollution near the Earth, high heat, stagnant air, and humidity generate more ground level ozone, probably contributing to the filmy haze seen in this image. Credit Code N. Increadible satellite image taken on the morning of August 2, 2006, as temperatures were beginning to climb, on the east coast of the US. At the time, a high heat advisory was in effect for the region. In addition to trapping particulate pollution near the Earth, high heat, stagnant air, and humidity generate more ground level ozone, probably contributing to the filmy haze seen in this image. Credit Code N. slides/ENV-109.JPG slides/ENV-111.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Heat Wave in North America. In July 2006, temperatures climbed above average levels for the previous six years and stayed warm for several days. During mid-July, a heat wave settled over most of the United States, with air temperatures soaring past 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius). Land surface temperatures climbed as well, as this image shows. Most of the United States and portions of Canada and Mexico were much warmer than they had been during the same period from 2000 to 2005. Deep red across the Midwest indicates that land surface temperatures were as much as 10 degrees Celsius warmer than the six-year average, and with the exception of the Pacific Northwest and a few other isolated region, the rest of the country was also warmer than average. Code NO. Heat Wave in North America. In July 2006, temperatures climbed above average levels for the previous six years and stayed warm for several days. During mid-July, a heat wave settled over most of the United States, with air temperatures soaring past 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius). Land surface temperatures climbed as well, as this image shows. Most of the United States and portions of Canada and Mexico were much warmer than they had been during the same period from 2000 to 2005. Deep red across the Midwest indicates that land surface temperatures were as much as 10 degrees Celsius warmer than the six-year average, and with the exception of the Pacific Northwest and a few other isolated region, the rest of the country was also warmer than average. Code NO. slides/ENV-111.JPG slides/ENV-112.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 The Ross Ice Shelf at the Bay of Whales. This is the southern-most navigable point on the planet and the point where Amundsen started his successful trek to the South Pole. 78 30 S Latitude 164 20W Longitude. January, 1999. Credit Code NO. The Ross Ice Shelf at the Bay of Whales. This is the southern-most navigable point on the planet and the point where Amundsen started his successful trek to the South Pole. 78 30 S Latitude 164 20W Longitude. January, 1999. Credit Code NO. slides/ENV-112.JPG slides/ENV-113.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Gsa refinery. Colored altered. Gsa refinery. Colored altered. slides/ENV-113.JPG slides/ENV-114.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 A flat map of the earth showing Carbon Monoxide (CO) propagation as measured by satellite. July 29, 2000. Credit Code 31. A flat map of the earth showing Carbon Monoxide (CO) propagation as measured by satellite. July 29, 2000. Credit Code 31. slides/ENV-114.JPG slides/ENV-21.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 The seaward edge of the floating Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica, as large chunks break away. February 1998. Credit Code 18. The seaward edge of the floating Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica, as large chunks break away. February 1998. Credit Code 18. slides/ENV-21.JPG slides/ENV-22.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 3-D Ozone hole in the ozone layer high above Anarctica (above). Spring 2006. 3-D Ozone hole in the ozone layer high above Anarctica (above). Spring 2006. slides/ENV-22.JPG slides/ENV-23.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Images of the ozone hole during selected years since 1979. In 2006, the ozone reached its largest size ever. Images of the ozone hole during selected years since 1979. In 2006, the ozone reached its largest size ever. slides/ENV-23.JPG slides/ENV-24.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 The Ross Ice Shelf at the Bay of Whales. This is the southern-most navigable point on the planet and the point where Amundsen started his successful trek to the South Pole. 78 30 S Latitude 164 20W Longitude. January 1999. Credit Code 18. The Ross Ice Shelf at the Bay of Whales. This is the southern-most navigable point on the planet and the point where Amundsen started his successful trek to the South Pole. 78 30 S Latitude 164 20W Longitude. January 1999. Credit Code 18. slides/ENV-24.JPG slides/ENV-25.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Deforestation and fires in Para, Brazil. The area shown in this image, which is south of the Amazon River, also indicates that the region’s forests are increasingly under pressure. With fires (red dots) on all sides, this vast tract of rainforest is being encroached upon by deforestation for farming and cattle ranching. Deforestation is especially evident in the lower right of the image, which is virtually denuded except for thin stretches of vegetation that remain along the banks of the creeks that feed the Araguaia River, which runs southwest from the center of the image’s right edge. Credit Code 31. Deforestation and fires in Para, Brazil. The area shown in this image, which is south of the Amazon River, also indicates that the region’s forests are increasingly under pressure. With fires (red dots) on all sides, this vast tract of rainforest is being encroached upon by deforestation for farming and cattle ranching. Deforestation is especially evident in the lower right of the image, which is virtually denuded except for thin stretches of vegetation that remain along the banks of the creeks that feed the Araguaia River, which runs southwest from the center of the image’s right edge. Credit Code 31. slides/ENV-25.JPG slides/ENV-26.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Satellite image of acceleration of glaciers in the Antarctic Peninsula. This is an image from October 2002. Credit Code: N. Satellite image of acceleration of glaciers in the Antarctic Peninsula. This is an image from October 2002. Credit Code: N. slides/ENV-26.JPG slides/ENV-27.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Satellite image of the Santa Cruz region of Bolivia taken in 2000. Compair to image taken in 1984 (ENV-28) which shows pre-deforestation in the same area. Credit Code 31. Satellite image of the Santa Cruz region of Bolivia taken in 2000. Compair to image taken in 1984 (ENV-28) which shows pre-deforestation in the same area. Credit Code 31. slides/ENV-27.JPG slides/ENV-28.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Deforestation in the equatorial forest. Satellite image of the Santa Cruz region of Bolivia taken in 1984. Compair to image ENV-27 showing heavy deforestation in the same area. Credit Code 31. Deforestation in the equatorial forest. Satellite image of the Santa Cruz region of Bolivia taken in 1984. Compair to image ENV-27 showing heavy deforestation in the same area. Credit Code 31. slides/ENV-28.JPG slides/ENV-29.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Air pollution illustration. Air pollution illustration. slides/ENV-29.JPG slides/ENV-30.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Illegal hazardous waste dump in SE Arizona. Illegal hazardous waste dump in SE Arizona. slides/ENV-30.JPG slides/ENV-91.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Rainforest in Hawaii. Rainforest in Hawaii. slides/ENV-91.JPG slides/ENV-92.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Even the remote Himalaya Mountains are not free from pollution. Haze is seen pooled along the foothills of the Himalaya Mountains over the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers on January 17, 2006. Rapid urbanization, industrialization, and explosive population growth have caused India’s air quality to deteriorate. Vehicle ownership has increased with the population growth and rising income levels, and particulate matter (PM) pollution from vehicles is the largest source of pollution in large urban areas such as New Delhi. Emissions from coal-burning power plants are another major source of particle pollution. Even the remote Himalaya Mountains are not free from pollution. Haze is seen pooled along the foothills of the Himalaya Mountains over the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers on January 17, 2006. Rapid urbanization, industrialization, and explosive population growth have caused India’s air quality to deteriorate. Vehicle ownership has increased with the population growth and rising income levels, and particulate matter (PM) pollution from vehicles is the largest source of pollution in large urban areas such as New Delhi. Emissions from coal-burning power plants are another major source of particle pollution. slides/ENV-92.JPG slides/ENV-93.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Smog over Los Angeles. Smog over Los Angeles. slides/ENV-93.JPG slides/ENV-95.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Iceburg B-15A, one of the largest ever (Measuring about 11,000 square kilometers). March 2000. Antarctica's Ross Shelf. Iceburg B-15A, one of the largest ever (Measuring about 11,000 square kilometers). March 2000. Antarctica's Ross Shelf. slides/ENV-95.JPG slides/ENV-96.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Scraped desert earth to build high-end homes. Tucson, AZ. Scraped desert earth to build high-end homes. Tucson, AZ. slides/ENV-96.JPG slides/ENV-99.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Ice bergs seem from a satellite. Ross Sea, Antartica. 11-12-03 Ice bergs seem from a satellite. Ross Sea, Antartica. 11-12-03 slides/ENV-99.JPG slides/ISB-22.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Hatteras Island, NC, October 3, 2003. Credit Code F. Photo by Mark Wolfe Hatteras Island, NC, October 3, 2003. Credit Code F. Photo by Mark Wolfe slides/ISB-22.JPG slides/ISB-24.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Extensive damage along the NC coast from Hurricane Isabel. Extensive damage along the NC coast from Hurricane Isabel. slides/ISB-24.JPG slides/TW-26.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Long line of cars in Los Angeles, CA. Long line of cars in Los Angeles, CA. slides/TW-26.JPG slides/W32.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 A rare dusting of snow over the Catalina Mountains foothills in Tucson, AZ. A rare dusting of snow over the Catalina Mountains foothills in Tucson, AZ. slides/W32.JPG slides/W40.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 A rare dusting of snow on prickly pear cacti in the foothills near Tucson, AZ in February 1998. This was also an El Ni√±o year. A rare dusting of snow on prickly pear cacti in the foothills near Tucson, AZ in February 1998. This was also an El Ni√±o year. slides/W40.JPG slides/W59.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:09:07 -0700 Rare winter storm in Tucson, AZ. January 22, 2007. Rare winter storm in Tucson, AZ. January 22, 2007. slides/W59.JPG