Twelve ways the Earth speaks
Every event brothereye tracks belongs to one of these categories, defined by NASA's Earth Observatory.
Large-scale fires in natural vegetation, tracked primarily by InciWeb.
Eruptions, ash plumes, and significant volcanic activity worldwide.
Tropical cyclones, hurricanes, and other severe atmospheric events.
Notable changes in sea, lake, and river ice cover.
Major flooding events across rivers, coasts, and urban regions.
Earth movements including slides, flows, and debris avalanches.
Persistent dryness affecting vegetation, water supply, and land.
Human-caused events with environmental impact.
Significant snowfall, blizzards, and unusual snow cover.
Dust storms, smog, and atmospheric haze.
Heatwaves, cold snaps, and unusual temperature events.
Algal blooms and other notable water color changes.