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The Disappearance of Ecuador’s Tallest Waterfall
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Published March 27, 2020
A newly formed sinkhole on the Coca River has diverted water originally headed towards the San Rafael Waterfall.
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Healing Scars at Kaho’olawe
Published March 20, 2020
The Hawaiian island has been scarred by volcanic eruptions, livestock grazing, penal colonies, bombs, and fire. Yet there is hope for healing.
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Swollen Rivers in Channel Country
Heavy rain in March drenches parched land in southwestern Queensland.
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Drift Ice in the Sea of Okhotsk
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Published March 19, 2020
Carried by winds and currents, sea ice can reach the coast of Hokkaido, Japan.
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Parasitic Cones in Hokkaido
Published March 18, 2020
These nested volcanic features grew as small, secondary vents along the flanks of larger volcanoes.
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An Ash-Damaged Island in the Philippines
Published March 17, 2020
When it erupted in January 2020, Taal Volcano blanketed the surrounding area with volcanic debris that has taken a toll on farmers.
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Slowly Flooding History
Published March 16, 2020
The 12,000-year old town of Hasankeyf could soon be underwater due to the construction of a new dam.
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A Space Communications Hub in Australia
Published March 13, 2020
The Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex plays a key role in keeping engineers and scientists connected to distant spacecraft.
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Fire in the Pantanal
Published March 10, 2020
Even during the wet season, fires can burn in the large wetland region in southwestern Brazil.
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Hints of Spring in the Atlantic
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Published March 9, 2020
The season is a time of great change, turbulence, and productivity in northern waters.
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Reflecting on a Tumultuous Amazon Fire Season
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Published March 3, 2020
The reality of science, statistics, and satellites is that a deep understanding of the causes, effects, and severity of a fire season takes time.
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The Largest Solar Power Plant in Europe (For Now)
Published February 28, 2020
The 500-megawatt Núñez de Balboa photovoltaic plant in Spain will supply energy to 250,000 people per year.
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Phenomenal Faults and Folds
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Published February 26, 2020
The striking patterns in northeastern Canada’s flood basalts tell a story of continental collisions that played out almost two billion years ago.
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The Land of Ten Thousand Temples
Published February 21, 2020
One of the most impressive archeological sites in Asia, Bagan is a key center for historic Buddhist culture.
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Antarctica Melts Under Its Hottest Days on Record
Published February 20, 2020
Ice caps and glaciers felt the heat as temperatures reached 18.3°C (64.9°F).
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Rivers Are Getting Less Icy
Published February 18, 2020
The window of time available to make and use ice roads is closing.
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