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Tikehau Atoll, French Polynesia
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Published July 14, 2009
The islands and coral atolls of French Polynesia, located in the southern Pacific Ocean, epitomize the idea of tropical paradise: white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, and palm trees.
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White Sands National Monument
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Published July 12, 2009
Captured on June 27, 2009, this true-color image shows part of the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, where brilliant white gypsum dunes slowly migrate toward the northeast.
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Landslide in Southern China
Published June 19, 2009
On June 5, 2009, a mountainside collapsed in the Chingqing region of southern China, burying dozens of people. The landslide remained visible in satellite imagery nearly two weeks later.
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Fogo, Cape Verde Islands
Published June 17, 2009
The volcano was almost continuously active from the 1500s until 1760.
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Volcanic Activity at Kilauea
Published May 27, 2009
Relatively clear skies allow a view of plumes from Kilauea on May 24, 2009.
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Salar del Hombre Muerto, Argentina
Published May 26, 2009
Brilliant white in this true-color image, Argentina's Salar del Hombre Muerto is a high-altitude salt pan rich in minerals such as lithium.
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Published May 22, 2009
This false-color image shows activity at Kilauea on May 21, 2009, including fresh lava flows, volcanic plumes, and areas of scorching temperatures.
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