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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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Northern Kalahari Desert Panorama
Published February 26, 2023
Smoke and cumulus clouds dotted the sky when an astronaut photographed a remote part of Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, and Angola.
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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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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.