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Mapping the Amazon
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Published September 26, 2019
In spite of its clear significance to the planet, the expansive region is a complex and challenging place for remote sensing scientists to study.
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Clear Skies Over Alaska
Published September 22, 2019
Views of mainland Alaska from the ISS are uncommon due to frequent cloud cover and the limits of the ISS orbit trajectory.
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South Pacific Swirl
Published September 12, 2019
Low Sun angles enhance certain wavelengths of light, painting the atmosphere over a distant patch of ocean.
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Punta Banda, Baja California
Published September 8, 2019
Fishing is an integral part of the economy for this region, which also attracts whales and tourists.
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A Devastating Stall by Hurricane Dorian
Published September 4, 2019
A remarkable slowdown led to a prolonged lashing from winds, waves, and rain that devastated Grand Bahama Island.
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Dorian Moves Over Storm-Fueling Waters
Published August 30, 2019
Heading into Labor Day weekend, citizens and government officials braced for a potent hurricane that has been intensifying in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.
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Mount Rainier
The tallest mountain of the Cascade Range is a Pacific Northwest icon.
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The Smoke that Thunders
Published September 1, 2019
Although not the highest or longest falls in the world, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest sheet of falling water.
Landmarks of the Pacific Crest Trail
Published August 28, 2019
Sample some of the most notable locations along the long-distance trail.
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Sunglint on Turkmenbashi Gulf
Published August 25, 2019
The complex patterns are due to waves, winds, the presence of oils or surfactants, and the presence of boats and drilling platforms.
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The Cape of Good Hope
Published August 18, 2019
Originally named the Cape of Storms, it was later renamed to Good Hope in order to attract more people to the Cape Sea Route.
A Misty Morning in the Mountains
Published August 11, 2019
A glorious winter morning view greeted astronauts as they passed over the rugged peaks of Peru’s Cordillera Blanca.
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