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The Peloponnese
Published July 14, 2014
The great peninsula of Greece reaches into the Mediterranean and forms a crossroads with history.
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Nyamuragira Volcano Erupts
Published July 2, 2014
Lava lakes and gas plumes near Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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National Stadium of Brasília
Published June 16, 2014
Astronauts have the best view of the city’s well-known “swept wing” city layout, which takes the form of a flying bird that is expressed in the curves of the boulevards. The stadium sits between the wings.
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Swimming with Ice Cubes
Published June 12, 2014
Summer beachgoers and fishers have been getting a wintery surprise on Lake Superior.
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New York City
Published June 9, 2014
Aspects of city planning and building have effects on the urban heat island.
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Earthshine
Published May 29, 2014
At the time of a new Moon or a slim crescent, go outside and look up. You might see Earth’s reflected light in the dim glow.
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Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn
Published May 26, 2014
Crews on the International Space Station seldom see the southern tip of Argentina and Chile in such clear weather.
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Hokkaido Agriculture, Northern Japan
Published May 19, 2014
Planted in Japan for at least the last four centuries, greenbelts protect coastlines from storms and sand movement; they are increasingly providing recreation areas as well.
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Tornado Track in Louisville, Mississippi
Published May 9, 2014
An EF4 tornado tore through this small town, leaving a trail of damaged buildings and trees.
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Brussels and Antwerp at Night
Published May 5, 2014
The brilliant lights of Belgium shine in this nighttime photograph taken from the International Space Station.
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Arkansas River Meanders
Published April 21, 2014
Near the city of Little Rock, the river has meandered for decades, leaving its marks across the landscape.
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Port Aransas and the Intracoastal Waterway, Texas
Published April 7, 2014
Sitting inside barrier islands of the eastern and southern United States—and cutting through them in points—the waterway provides a safer passage for shipping commerce.
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