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Siling Lake
Published February 5, 2023
One of the largest water bodies on the Tibetan Plateau has been growing even larger in recent decades.
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Eighty Mile Beach
Published January 29, 2023
This stretch of coastline in Western Australia is a popular recreational site for people and an important stopover site for migratory birds.
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Chile’s Villarrica Sputters
Published January 30, 2023
An astronaut on the International Space Station captured this photograph of minor explosions from one of Chile’s most active volcanoes.
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Rio Grande, Meet the Gulf of Mexico
Published January 22, 2023
Colorful waterways and wetlands are visible along the river that defines a portion of the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Great Britain and Ireland Show Their Colors
Published January 15, 2023
Mountains, vegetation, and urban centers contribute to the islands’ colorful palette.
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Ridges and Valleys of the Zagros Mountains
Published January 8, 2023
This astronaut photograph illustrates the undulating geology of a segment of the mountain range in southern Iran.
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Kashmir Valley Haze
Published December 31, 2022
A mixture of smog, smoke, and dust hung over the ancient lake basin surrounded by the Himalayas.
China’s Celestial Mountains
Published December 29, 2022
Glaciers on these heavenly mountains are a source of freshwater for farmers in Central Asia.
Great Lakes Dressed for Winter
Published December 30, 2022
Land and water were decorated with snow and ice when astronauts looked down on the region in February 2022.
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South America’s West Coast Wonders
Published December 26, 2022
From volcanoes to salt flats, the mountainous region of Chile, Peru, and Bolivia is home to a range of compelling landscapes.
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Quartet of Snowy Cascade Volcanoes
Published December 25, 2022
Four of the range’s prominent volcanoes—Rainier, St. Helens, Adams, and Hood—were on full display in February 2022.
Cold and Hot Yellowstone Lake
Published December 27, 2022
Beneath a layer of snow and ice, exceptionally hot fluids rise from the floor of Yellowstone Lake.
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