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Smoke in the Stratosphere
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Published May 6, 2021
Astronaut photos of sunrises and sunsets occasionally include stunning views of high-flying aerosol plumes.
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Widespread Drought in Mexico
Published May 4, 2021
Nearly 85 percent of Mexico is experiencing drought, and water sources are dwindling.
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Bothnian Bay Before the Breakup
Before it is wiped away by spring melting, sea ice in the northern Baltic Sea displays some compelling patterns.
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Experimenting with Tucson Night Lights
Published May 3, 2021
Using satellites, scientists are starting to better understand the specific sources of urban light pollution.
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Hingol National Park
Published May 1, 2021
With its rocky terrain, mountain caves, and beautiful beaches, Hingol National Park is one of the natural wonders of Pakistan.
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Ghana by the Sea
Published May 2, 2021
The coast of the tropical Africa nation is shaped by a confluence of rivers, lagoons, and bays.
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Sounding the Seafloor with Light
Published April 30, 2021
Researchers work to map shallow waters with freely available data and cloud computing.
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Rock and Glass Shards Blanket La Soufriére
Published April 28, 2021
Following several explosive eruptions on the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent, volcanic ash poses myriad hazards in the air and on the ground.
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Wildfires and Smoke in Siberia
Numerous fires have filled skies with smoke, causing air quality issues in Omsk.
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China’s Red Rocks and Rainbow Ridges
The landscape of the Quilian Mountains exhibits layer upon layer of spectacularly colorful rocks.
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Sizing Up Remote Lakes
Published April 27, 2021
Researchers are using ICESat-2 elevation data to create bathymetry maps of shallow lakes in the remote desert.
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Omsk Shakes off Winter Frost
Published April 24, 2021
After months of snow cover, the region is shedding its winter coat.
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