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Dam Breach at Mount Polley Mine in British Columbia
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Published August 17, 2014
A breach in an earthen containment dam at a mine in British Columbia sent wastewater surging into nearby creeks and lakes.
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Where China and Kazakhstan Meet
Published August 16, 2014
People often say that borders are not visible from space. But the line between Kazakhstan and China couldn't be clearer if it were drawn on the sand.
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Retreat of Novatak and East Novatak Glacier
Published August 14, 2014
Landsat satellites watched as glaciers in southeastern Alaska fell back by more than a kilometer over a 25-year period.
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Carlton Complex Burn Scar
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Published August 13, 2014
The largest fire in Washington’s state history charred tens of thousands of acres and destroyed 322 homes in summer 2014.
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Wildfire in Sweden
Published August 9, 2014
The largest wildfire Swedes have seen in four decades forced thousands to flee their homes in August 2014.
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Algae Bloom on Lake Erie
Published August 5, 2014
Microcystis blooms have become a regular occurrence on the lake. In 2014, the bloom was especially intense around the water intake for Toledo, Ohio, causing managers to warn residents not to consume public drinking water for several days.
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