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Sulfur Skies over La Palma
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Published October 20, 2021
Volcanoes emit sulfur dioxide — a pungent gas that reacts with oxygen and moisture in the air to produce a haze called vog.
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Late Bloomers in the Arctic
Published October 19, 2021
Not everything in the far north appears ready to hibernate for the winter.
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Drought in the Northern Great Plains
Published October 18, 2021
Warm and dry conditions continue to affect agricultural lands in the U.S. Northern Plains and the Canadian Prairies.
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Shrinking Glaciers and Growing Lakes
As temperatures rise on the Tibetan Plateau, lakes are growing larger and deeper.
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Truly Giant Cuttlefish in False Bay
Published October 16, 2021
Spencer Gulf in South Australia hosts the world’s largest cuttlefish mass spawning event.
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Folds of the Bighorn Basin
Published October 17, 2021
Red rocks and complex geology are distinctive features of this physiographic region in Wyoming and Montana.
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Waiting to Unload
Published October 15, 2021
The pandemic has disrupted global supply chains and markets in ways that have led to backlogs of cargo ships at key ports.
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Alisal Fire Rages Near Santa Barbara
Published October 13, 2021
Chaparral shrublands and strong winds are fueling the fast-moving fire.
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Auroras Announce the Solar Cycle
Published October 14, 2021
The 25th cycle is underway, and it brings more frequent opportunities to see the northern lights and southern lights.
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Eruption Continues at La Palma
Published October 9, 2021
Cumbre Vieja volcano is making its presence felt from above and below.
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The Fish Farms of Hainan Island
The southern coasts of this Chinese island are lined with tropical beaches, while the inner bays are lined with floating fishing villages.
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A Record-Breaking Year for Fire in Sakha
Published October 8, 2021
Fires burned 8.4 million hectares in the eastern Russian republic.
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