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Looking Up and Down During the Eclipse
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Published April 12, 2024
Astronauts and photographers captured unforgettable views of Earth and the Sun as the Moon’s shadow swept across North America.
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Towering Brandberg
Published April 14, 2024
This reddish “burning mountain” of granite is the highest point in Namibia.
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A “Surprisingly Average” Year for Sierra Snowpack
The amount of snow in the California-Nevada mountain range was about average in April 2024—a rare occurrence.
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Drawdown of Klamath River Reservoirs
Published April 11, 2024
Human-made lakes along the western U.S. river were drained as part of the world’s largest dam removal project to date.
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Total Solar Eclipse Darkens North America
Published April 9, 2024
Satellites gathered striking views of the Moon’s shadow from above as observers on the ground were awed by the Sun’s corona.
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Hazy Skies in a Growing City
Published April 8, 2024
Chiang Mai, a city in northern Thailand popular with tourists, faces seasonal spikes in air pollution.
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Is the Wilkins Ice Shelf Weakening?
Published April 6, 2024
Signs of structural weaknesses may signal a shift in this Antarctic ice shelf’s stability.
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Reading a Snowy Landscape
Published April 7, 2024
Distinct textures stand out in this winter scene around Bositeng Lake in China’s Xinjiang region.
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Dublin’s Urban Expansion
Images spanning four decades show how buildings and blacktop have spread into Ireland’s countryside.
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Blowing in the Patagonian Wind
Published April 4, 2024
Strong winds that race across Lago Colhué Huapi have exposed ancient artifacts amid the dusty surface.
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Fresh Flows Spread Across Iceland
Published April 3, 2024
The latest fissure eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula was the largest of four recent bouts of activity near the town of Grindavík.
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Fire in Southern Mexico
Published April 2, 2024
More than 100 active fires burned across the country in late-March 2024, including this blaze near the border of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
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