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Hilary Soaks the Southwest
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Published August 21, 2023
The storm delivered torrential rain to parts of Southern California, Nevada, and Mexico, leaving flooded streets and power outages in its wake.
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Clouds “Shine” Over the Mediterranean Sea
Published August 20, 2023
Once limited to higher latitudes, polar mesospheric clouds are becoming brighter and more visible over mid-latitudes.
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Shifting Cultivation in Laos
A detailed analysis of satellite data reveals the expansion of land that has been converted from forest to impermanent farmland.
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Hurricane Hilary Barrels Toward Baja California
Published August 18, 2023
The major hurricane was expected to weaken before delivering heavy rain to Mexico and Southern California.
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Wildfires Approach Yellowknife
Published August 17, 2023
Fires burning near the provincial capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories have forced evacuations for tens of thousands of people.
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Smoke in the Pacific Northwest
Extreme heat, bouts of strong winds, and a prolonged drought are fueling large forest fires in western Canada and the United States.
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A Dynamic Day Over the Canary Islands
An assortment of natural phenomena visible from space appeared together in one image.
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Typhoon Lan Lashes Japan
Published August 14, 2023
The island nation braced for the second major storm in less than a week.
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July 2023 Was the Hottest Month on Record
Earth in July 2023 was 1.18°C (2.12°F) warmer than the average for the month, and warmer than any other month in the 143-year record.
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Black Mesas and Sand Dunes in Mauritania
Published August 13, 2023
Dunes formed on the slopes of dark mesas in this photo taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station.
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Relentless Wildfires in Canada
Published August 11, 2023
At the fire season’s midway point, a surge of activity is darkening skies in the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
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Exceptionally Low Antarctic Sea Ice
The extent of winter sea ice surrounding Antarctica is in uncharted territory in the satellite record.
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