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Lake Mead Drops to a Record Low
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Published August 27, 2021
The reservoir stands at its lowest level since the 1930s.
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Movie Mars on Earth
Published August 28, 2021
Several filmmakers have used the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum as a stand-in for the Red Planet.
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Devastating Rain in Tennessee
Published August 26, 2021
Flash floods occur when persistent heavy rain causes small creeks, channels, and streams to swell rapidly.
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The Paraná Megafan
Published August 29, 2021
Though 36 years old, this photo remains one of the best for demonstrating vast inland delta landscapes.
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Fukutoku-Okanoba Explodes
Published August 25, 2021
The eruption of an underwater volcano near South Iwo Jima sent a plume soaring into flight paths and created an expansive raft of floating rock.
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Birthplace of a Hidden Figure
Katherine Johnson rose above racial struggles to help America rise into space.
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Henri Soaks the Northeast
Published August 24, 2021
Intense rain fell on Northeast U.S. soils that were already saturated.
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Turning on the Lights in Tokyo
Published August 23, 2021
Strings of light emanate from the Imperial Palace in the city’s center and follow the expressway system outward.
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Tropical Storm Henri
Published August 20, 2021
The strengthening storm could reach southern New England with hurricane or near-hurricane strength winds.
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California Burning
Several destructive fires have charred landscapes in northern California, and their emissions are adding up.
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Summer Color in Northern Seas
The summer season is a prime time to observe colorful displays of phytoplankton in the Labrador and Barents seas.
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Storms Churn Around North America
Published August 18, 2021
With multiple storms offshore and smoke streaming over the continent, there has been plenty for satellites and scientists to track in recent days.
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