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A satellite image of the Earth showing an abnormally warm area near the equator off the West Coast of South America.
Understanding El Niño & ENSO
June 10, 2026
Focus areas:
Weather
Climate
Across NOAA
Topics:
El Nino, La Nina, ENSO
A satellite image of the Earth showing an abnormally warm area near the equator off the West Coast of South America.
A NOAA satellite view of Hurricane Erin off the U.S. East Coast taken August 20, 2025.
Explainer: Understanding hurricane hazards
September 16, 2025
Focus areas:
Weather
Topics:
hurricanes
hurricane season
weather safety
tropical cyclones
tropical storms
A NOAA satellite view of Hurricane Erin off the U.S. East Coast taken August 20, 2025.
Graphic with NOAA-related icons, including a satellite, an airplaine, the sun and clouds, a research vessel, a buoy, octopus tentacles, and a shark with a school of fish.
2025-2045 NOAA Education Strategic Plan
June 3, 2025
Focus areas:
Education
Graphic with NOAA-related icons, including a satellite, an airplaine, the sun and clouds, a research vessel, a buoy, octopus tentacles, and a shark with a school of fish.
NOAA Scientist Jimmy kneels beside a group of children at NOAA Boulder’s April Take Our Kids to Work event, teaching them about space weather. The kids are engaged in an activity to identify ‘sun spots’ on small cards, simulating the role of a Space Weather Forecaster. Behind them are displays showcasing space-related artifacts and a mannequin in a flight suit, creating an interactive learning environment.
2024 NOAA Education Report
January 17, 2025
Focus areas:
Education
NOAA Scientist Jimmy kneels beside a group of children at NOAA Boulder’s April Take Our Kids to Work event, teaching them about space weather. The kids are engaged in an activity to identify ‘sun spots’ on small cards, simulating the role of a Space Weather Forecaster. Behind them are displays showcasing space-related artifacts and a mannequin in a flight suit, creating an interactive learning environment.
Two people stand on the shore of a lake holding a net.
2025 NOAA Education Report
January 17, 2025
Focus areas:
Education
Two people stand on the shore of a lake holding a net.
Crew on the NOAA research vessel Storm deploy a yellow ROV into calm water using a deck crane.
2025 Regional Collaboration Network Highlights
December 26, 2024
Offices:
Regional Collaboration Network
Topics:
Regional Collaboration Network
Crew on the NOAA research vessel Storm deploy a yellow ROV into calm water using a deck crane.
canoe on water
2023 Regional Collaboration Network Accomplishments Report
December 26, 2024
Offices:
Regional Collaboration Network
Topics:
Regional Collaboration Network
canoe on water
close up of a flower with mountains and cacti in the background
2024 Regional Collaboration Network Accomplishments Report
December 26, 2024
Offices:
Regional Collaboration Network
Topics:
Regional Collaboration Network
close up of a flower with mountains and cacti in the background
Blue sign showing a large wave and a small human outline climbing a hill. Sign says "Tsunami hazard zone: In case of earthquake, go to high ground or inland."
The science behind tsunamis
December 6, 2024
Focus areas:
Ocean & Coasts
Topics:
tsunamis
Blue sign showing a large wave and a small human outline climbing a hill. Sign says "Tsunami hazard zone: In case of earthquake, go to high ground or inland."
Illustration showing people working together to care for the Earth. (Credit: Getty Images).
How to foster community resilience
September 17, 2024
Focus areas:
Across NOAA
Topics:
climate
climate change
Illustration showing people working together to care for the Earth. (Credit: Getty Images).
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