ESSIC seeks to understand the relationships between Earth's atmosphere, oceans, land masses and biosphere, with an eye to the influence of human activities on Earth's coupled systems.

ESSIC in the News

Forests viewed from above, obscured by wildfire smoke.

Improving Wildfire Tracking with Satellite Detection

December 3, 2025

Wildfires are a growing threat to the global population. As temperatures rise, rainfall patterns shift, and the landscape is modified, fires are becoming more difficult

Early December U.S. Winter Storm

December 9, 2025

Improving Wildfire Tracking with Satellite Detection

December 3, 2025

Mid-November Texas Flooding Event

November 25, 2025

NWS National Water Prediction Service (NWPS) Precipitation Estimation

Atmospheric River Delivers SoCal Soaking

November 19, 2025

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Through its partnerships, the Center brings together researchers from across the natural and social sciences to construct a thorough understanding of the earth system and its phenomena.

ESSIC seeks to understand the relationships between Earth's atmosphere, oceans, land masses and biosphere, with an eye to the influence of human activities on Earth's coupled systems.

Atmospheric Composition and Processes

The Global Carbon Cycle

Climate Variability and Change

The Global Water Cycle

ESSIC in the News

Improving Wildfire Tracking with Satellite Detection

Early December U.S. Winter Storm

Improving Wildfire Tracking with Satellite Detection

Mid-November Texas Flooding Event

Atmospheric River Delivers SoCal Soaking

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Acknowledge Our Partnerships

University of Maryland, College Park

NASA Goddard

NOAA

Through its partnerships, the Center brings together researchers from across the natural and social sciences to construct a thorough understanding of the earth system and its phenomena.

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