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Snow on Sand near Dunhuang, China
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Published December 16, 2012
Precipitation is rare but cold is common in northwestern China. When precipitation falls, it comes as snow upon the dunes.
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Activity at Shiveluch
Published December 13, 2012
The volcano’s growing lava dome emitted a plume and sent hot lava fragments tumbling down the mountainside.
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Activity at Tolbachik Volcano
Published December 8, 2012
Acquired December 1, 2012, these images provide natural- and false-color views of restless Tolbachik Volcano.
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Riverbeds in Reverse
Published December 4, 2012
Inverted river channels in central Utah look similar to features on Mars—a clue that liquid water once might have flowed in abundance on the Red Planet.
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Kilimanjaro’s Shrinking Ice Fields
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Published November 8, 2012
A recent expedition revealed a new rift in Kilimanjaro’s northern ice field.
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Signs of an Eruption on Heard Island
Published October 23, 2012
Despite a quiescent appearance, there are hints of volcanic activity at the remote Mawson Peak.
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