After epic drought, California experienced an equally epic rainy season this past winter. And the state’s deserts have responded with an explosion of wildflowers and other vegetation.

Maybe you’ve seen those almost unreal photos of hills blanketed in emerald green grass, and bright yellow, orange and purple wildflowers? If not, check it out:

You're going to want to visit Carrizo Plain National Monument after seeing these wildflower pics! ??? #California #TracktheBloom pic.twitter.com/yYZPAuUrRe

— US Dept of Interior (@Interior) April 3, 2017

Now, NASA’s Earth Observatory has published before-and-after satellite images of the Anz