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Silhouette of a Solomon Island
Published April 9, 2023
The dark shape of Rennell Island, including its raised coral atoll, stands out amid the sunglint.
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Lava and Snow in Hawai’i
Published March 26, 2023
A winter storm in December 2022 dropped snow over Mauna Kea and the recently erupted Mauna Loa.
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Muddy Water and a Wide Floodplain
Published March 13, 2023
The mighty Amazon River carries a huge amount of sediment and occasionally delivers muddy water to nearby lakes.
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New York and New Jersey
Published March 5, 2023
Shadows from skyscrapers and other city buildings give the photograph a 3D look.
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South Padre Island
Published February 12, 2023
The barrier islands along the coast of Texas help sustain lagoon ecosystems and protect the mainland from damaging storms.
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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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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.
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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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