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The Valley of Fire
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Published August 8, 2021
When the Sun sets, outcrops made of bright, rust-colored Aztec sandstone appear to be on fire.
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California’s Dixie Fire Keeps on Growing
Published August 6, 2021
The largest fire currently burning in the United States continues to produce enormous plumes of smoke.
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A Hawk’s Eye View of Australia’s Red Center
Published August 9, 2021
Soils in the center of the continent—including those around the famous rock formations of Uluru and Kata-Tjuta—come in striking shades of red.
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An Upended Ecosystem in the Arabian Sea
Published August 5, 2021
How can snow cover on the Himalayas influence the species that thrive in the ocean a thousand kilometers away?
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Fires Rage in Turkey
Published August 3, 2021
More land area in Turkey has been consumed by fire already this year than usually burns in an entire year.
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The Known Unknowns of Sea Level Rise
The globe is warming, ice is melting, but that doesn't mean that an ocean will be returning to Vermont anytime soon.
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Clouds and Haze over Malay Peninsula
Published August 1, 2021
Two monsoon seasons make space views of this area rare.
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Drought in Madagascar
Published July 30, 2021
The lack of rainfall and other environmental factors have taken a toll on the region’s vegetation and agricultural production, leaving many in the region facing severe hunger.
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A Summer of Fire-Breathing Smoke Storms
Published July 29, 2021
For decades, scientists have been tracking extreme thunderstorms created by wildfires. However, the ferocity of the storms that have popped up in Canada in 2021 has surprised them.
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A Long View of Sierra Snow
Published July 28, 2021
Those mountains have seen less snow accumulation in recent years, a decline that plays a role in water management and response to drought.
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Extensive Plumes from the Dixie Fire
Published July 27, 2021
The largest fire in California in 2021 has been burning for two weeks near the city of Chico and Lassen National Forest.
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Heating Up in Tokyo
Ever-warmer summers are among the challenges confronting athletes competing in the Olympic Games.
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