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Lighting the Night in Southern Africa
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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
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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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An Unusual Year for Fire in Bolivia
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Published December 6, 2024
Fire activity in the South American nation was remarkably intense and widespread in 2024.
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Rapid Rebound for Lake Casitas
The southern California reservoir refilled from historic lows after two above-average years of rain.
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Mangroves Are Losing Their Resilience
Published December 5, 2024
The iconic trees and shrubs of the Florida Everglades are under increased stress due to more frequent, intense hurricanes.
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Patagonian Shelf Waters Abloom
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Published December 3, 2024
Colorful swirls of water reveal the presence of phytoplankton in the South Atlantic Ocean near the Falkland Islands.
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Heavy Snows in Korea
Published December 2, 2024
Late-November snowfall blanketed large portions of the country and deposited record-breaking accumulations in Seoul.
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