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Maine’s Scopan Lake
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Published January 3, 2025
The construction of a small hydroelectric power station in the northern part of the state helped form this V-shaped lake.
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The Many Facets of Söderfjärden
Published January 2, 2025
An impact crater in western Finland is a bucolic setting for agriculture and migratory birds—and its geometric shape resembles that of craters on other planets and moons.
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Building a Great Solar Wall in China
Published December 30, 2024
A surge of newly installed solar panels is transforming the Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia.
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A “New Delta” in the Desert
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Published December 28, 2024
A large-scale project in Egypt aims to transport water to the desert west of the Nile in a push to increase the region’s agricultural capacity.
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Salt Pans of Salin-de-Giraud
Published December 25, 2024
The salt-producing ponds of southern France are feeding grounds for pink flamingos.
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Caving Clouds
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Published December 24, 2024
Airplanes passing through supercooled water droplets cause cavum, or hole-punch clouds.
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Franklin Fire Leaves Its Mark on Malibu
Published December 18, 2024
The December 2024 blaze charred vegetation in the hills of the Southern California coastline.
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Sucia in Summer
Published December 13, 2024
Accessible to the intrepid boater, Washington state’s northern San Juan Islands include a marine state park with abundant natural beauty and geologic wonders.
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Lake Mungo’s Geological and Archaeological Treasures
Published December 10, 2024
A lunette dune fringing this dried Australian lake preserves relics from ancient times, while today’s grazing patterns create sharp visible contrasts on the land.
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Rapid Rebound for Lake Casitas
Published December 6, 2024
The southern California reservoir refilled from historic lows after two above-average years of rain.
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