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ICESat-2 Sees the Trees in Mexico
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Published January 29, 2019
The satellite measures more than just polar ice; it also makes detailed elevation measurements over the planet’s tropical and temperate latitudes.
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O Christmas Tree! from Space
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Published December 25, 2018
Shaped like an evergreen conifer, Lake Dukan is the largest lake in Iraqi Kurdistan.
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The Tallest Point in Niger
Published December 22, 2018
The Aïr Mountains stand out, aesthetically and geologically, from the surrounding low-lying plains to support unique wildlife.
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Lilongwe and Landsat Grew Up Together
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Published December 19, 2018
A fishing town became a bustling city after Malawi’s president moved the capital there.
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More Glaciers in East Antarctica Are Waking Up
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Published December 11, 2018
Satellites detect changes in the height and velocity of ice in an area that was thought to be relatively stable and quiet.
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An Island Disappears
Published December 7, 2018
A powerful hurricane wiped away a remote island in the Hawaiian chain.
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