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Rare Earth in Bayan Obo
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Published April 21, 2012
A mining operation in China dominates the global market for rare metals used in consumer products.
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Activity at Popocatépetl
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Published April 19, 2012
Newly vigorous activity at Popocatépetl peppers surrounding communities with ash.
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Fire in Kuwait
Published April 18, 2012
Fueled by about 5 million used tires, a fire raged in Kuwait in mid-April 2012.
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Dust off the Libya Coast
Published April 17, 2012
Acquired on April 17, 2012, this natural-color image shows thick dust blowing off the coast of Libya for the second consecutive day.
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Dust over the Sea of Japan
Published April 16, 2012
One day after a dust storm struck Inner Mongolia, dust plumes formed giant arcs over the Sea of Japan.
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