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Sucia in Summer
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Published December 13, 2024
Accessible to the intrepid boater, Washington state’s northern San Juan Islands include a marine state park with abundant natural beauty and geologic wonders.
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The Fast Fire Threat
Published December 12, 2024
Two decades of satellite data show that the most destructive U.S. fires burn in grasslands and shrublands fanned by strong winds.
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Scotland’s Outer Hebrides
Published December 11, 2024
The rugged chain of islands is home to thousands of sheep and known for its white sand beaches.
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Lake Mungo’s Geological and Archaeological Treasures
Published December 10, 2024
A lunette dune fringing this dried Australian lake preserves relics from ancient times, while today’s grazing patterns create sharp visible contrasts on the land.
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Lighting the Night in Southern Africa
Published December 8, 2024
An astronaut’s sweeping nighttime photograph of Namibia and South Africa reveals the region’s lighted communities, many of which are centered around mining.
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Nighttime Lights Reveal Industrial Activity in the Arctic
Published December 9, 2024
Satellite observations at night indicate that oil, gas, and mining have expanded across Earth’s northern latitudes.
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An Unusual Year for Fire in Bolivia
Published December 7, 2024
Fire activity in the South American nation was remarkably intense and widespread in 2024.
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Rapid Rebound for Lake Casitas
Published December 6, 2024
The southern California reservoir refilled from historic lows after two above-average years of rain.
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Mangroves Are Losing Their Resilience
Published December 5, 2024
The iconic trees and shrubs of the Florida Everglades are under increased stress due to more frequent, intense hurricanes.
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Patagonian Shelf Waters Abloom
Published December 4, 2024
Colorful swirls of water reveal the presence of phytoplankton in the South Atlantic Ocean near the Falkland Islands.
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Heavy Snows in Korea
Published December 2, 2024
Late-November snowfall blanketed large portions of the country and deposited record-breaking accumulations in Seoul.
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Alaska’s Fast-Growing Glacial Lakes
Published November 28, 2024
Lake water has quickly filled the void left by a trio of retreating glaciers in the southern part of the state.
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