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Ever Restless Popocatépetl
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Published March 5, 2020
The volcano has been erupting since January 2005, with near constant venting from fumaroles, punctuated by minor steam, gas, and ash emissions.
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Seeing the Parts for the Whole
Published December 18, 2019
Across two decades, the Terra satellite has been a great leap for Earth system science, observing how different spheres fit together as a whole.
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Desert Crops Thrive as the Aquifer Shrinks
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Published December 13, 2019
Water tables have dropped beneath the Saudi Arabian town of Wadi ad-Dawasir.
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Erebus Casts a Mighty Shadow
Published December 8, 2019
The low Sun angle illuminated the eastern slopes of the Antarctic volcano, casting a long shadow to the west.
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A Burial Site Fit for an Emperor
Published November 27, 2019
Japan’s Daisenryo Kofun looks like a forest on a hill, but it is actually one of the largest tombs in the world.
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Warmer, Drier Climate Could Transform Alaskan Forests
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Published October 15, 2019
Climate change could lead to a net loss of plant life in some regions, and also could change the ratio of species that grow in them.
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Legends of the Egyptian Temples
Published May 31, 2019
Modern Luxor is full of relics and reminders of ancient Egypt.
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Alluvial Fans in Southern Mongolia
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Published May 20, 2019
Braided streams along a mountain front form a larger geological feature known as a bajada.
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Woolsey Fire Burn Scar
Published November 19, 2018
As the destructive California fire nears full containment, it has left behind an expanse of charred land.
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The Floating Islands of India
Published May 4, 2018
Loktak Lake is home to floating islands that house a national park and a school, but the unique ecosystem is being threatened.
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Ailsa Craig
Published March 16, 2018
The tiny islet is rich with history, but is now known for two things: seabirds and curling stones.
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Iceland’s Caldera of Hot Springs
Published March 15, 2018
An unusual type of lava erupted beneath ice to form many of the otherworldly geological features within Torfajökull.
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California’s December Inferno
Published December 24, 2017
The Thomas fire has set new records while ravaging several communities.
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Flash Floods in Greece
Published November 18, 2017
One of the hardest hit places was Mandra, a town west of Athens.
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Burn Scars on California’s Wine Country
Published October 25, 2017
The Terra satellite captured this false-color image of charred landscapes left by three October fires.
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The Mountainous Spine of Corsica
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Published October 24, 2017
The hills of this rugged Mediterranean island tell a diverse and fascinating geologic story.
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Check Out These Colors, Maine!
Published October 20, 2017
In October, the state transitions form north to south with vibrant displays of peak autumn foliage.
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Lava Beds National Monument
Published October 10, 2017
Old, hardened lava flows extend from the caldera of Medicine Lake volcano in northern California.
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A Blaze of Color in Alaska
Published October 8, 2017
Changing deciduous trees and shrubs came together with evergreens to make this spectacular fall scene.
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Following the Frankincense Trail
Published September 22, 2017
A settlement near the city of Salalah in southern Oman was once a key hub in an ancient trading network across the Arabian Peninsula.
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Cruising Through the Bay of Kotor
Published September 14, 2017
The stunning scenery in this bay in Montenegro has made it a popular destination for cruises ships.
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Going for Gold in Nevada
Published August 28, 2017
Northeastern Nevada has a geological feature rich with gold.
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Baritú National Park
Thick vegetation masks the rugged landscape of this protected land in Argentina.
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Looking at the Moon to Better See Earth
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Published August 19, 2017
The Terra satellite performed a rare backflip maneuver in order to calibrate its imagers by the light of the Moon.
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The Remote Paradise with a Plastic Problem
Published July 23, 2017
For hundreds of years, Henderson Island has seen little human activity. Nonetheless, it has human fingerprints all over its beaches.
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