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Drought and Barge Backups on the Mississippi
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Published October 21, 2022
Low water levels are making it difficult to ship goods down the river and allowing a wedge of saltwater to move upstream.
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Jagersfontein Covered in Mining Waste
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Published October 20, 2022
The South African mining town and nearby water systems remained capped with muddy debris nearly one month after the collapse of a tailings dam.
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Fuel Regulation Reduced Air Pollution from Shipping
Published October 19, 2022
A global standard limiting sulfur in ship fuel reduced artificial “ship track” clouds to record-low levels in 2020. Pandemic-related disruptions played a secondary role.
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Nishinoshima Clears Its Throat
Published October 17, 2022
After a period of quiet, the Japanese volcano erupted volcanic gas and ash for two weeks in October.
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Autumn in the Adirondacks
Published October 15, 2022
Vibrant leaf color in northeast New York has not disappointed leaf-peepers.
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Fire on Easter Island
The blaze spread across the volcanic island’s grassy hills and charred an ancient quarry and crater.
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The Miura Peninsula
Published October 16, 2022
By boat and road, people and products are on the move in this part of Japan.
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Flood Woes Continue in Pakistan
Published October 13, 2022
Water has begun to recede, but large swaths of farmland remain waterlogged as food shortages loom and waterborne diseases spread.
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Flooding Inundates Southern Nigeria
The rainy season was especially harsh in 2022, with heavy rains producing deadly, destructive floods in numerous states.
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Late-Season Fires in the Pacific Northwest
Published October 11, 2022
Fires were still burning in Oregon and Washington well into October.
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Another Lean Season in the Grand Sud
Persistent drought in southern Madagascar is fueling food shortages in the arid region.
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Light Show Near the Limb
Published October 9, 2022
Lightning, fishing boats, and city lights frame an active night in Southeast Asia.