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The Fast Fire Threat
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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
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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
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Published December 6, 2024
Fire activity in the South American nation was remarkably intense and widespread in 2024.
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