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Franklin Fire Leaves Its Mark on Malibu
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Published December 18, 2024
The December 2024 blaze charred vegetation in the hills of the Southern California coastline.
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Wintry Weather Whooshes In
Published December 17, 2024
Arctic air surged across the Great Lakes and dumped feet of lake-effect snow in some locations.
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Cyclone Chido Pummels Mayotte
Published December 16, 2024
Fueled by warm water in the Indian Ocean, the tropical cyclone caused widespread damage on the small archipelago.
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The Many Arms of Réservoir Gouin
A dam on the Saint-Maurice River transformed the network of lakes and river valleys upstream.
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Hints of Color in Japan’s Kii Mountains
Published December 14, 2024
The onset of autumn reds and yellows was delayed across the country following several unusually warm months.
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Desert Peninsula in Turkmenistan
Published December 15, 2024
The Cheleken Peninsula and its two parallel spits comprise the hammerhead-like landform that juts into the eastern Caspian Sea.
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Sucia in Summer
Published December 13, 2024
Accessible to the intrepid boater, Washington state’s northern San Juan Islands include a marine state park with abundant natural beauty and geologic wonders.
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The Fast Fire Threat
Published December 12, 2024
Two decades of satellite data show that the most destructive U.S. fires burn in grasslands and shrublands fanned by strong winds.
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Scotland’s Outer Hebrides
Published December 11, 2024
The rugged chain of islands is home to thousands of sheep and known for its white sand beaches.
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Lake Mungo’s Geological and Archaeological Treasures
Published December 10, 2024
A lunette dune fringing this dried Australian lake preserves relics from ancient times, while today’s grazing patterns create sharp visible contrasts on the land.
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Lighting the Night in Southern Africa
Published December 8, 2024
An astronaut’s sweeping nighttime photograph of Namibia and South Africa reveals the region’s lighted communities, many of which are centered around mining.
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Nighttime Lights Reveal Industrial Activity in the Arctic
Published December 9, 2024
Satellite observations at night indicate that oil, gas, and mining have expanded across Earth’s northern latitudes.
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