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Preparing for Rising Seas in the Maldives
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Published April 9, 2021
A new artificial island near Malé could be a destination for people trying to escape rising waters on lower-lying islands.
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Zambia’s Kafue Flats
Published April 8, 2021
Annual floods play an important role in the floodplain’s ecosystem, even as the water’s highs and lows have been moderated in recent decades.
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Pacaya Heats Up
Published April 6, 2021
Lava flows from the persistent Guatemalan volcano are approaching some nearby villages.
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Building Up the Yellow River Delta
As sea level rises and the amount of sediment carried by the Yellow River declines, one of the world’s fastest changing deltas has seen rapid development.
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Season of Change in the Labrador Sea
Published April 5, 2021
The high-latitude region displays a beautiful palette of textures as the atmosphere interacts with the ice and water.
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A Thousand Islands in South Korea
Published April 3, 2021
From expansive tidal flats to purple-painted towns, southwestern South Korea features unique ecosystems for salt production, wildlife, and tourists.
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Two Volcanic Peaks that are Far from Twins
Published April 4, 2021
The active Colima and extinct Nevado de Colima are both andesitic stratovolcanoes in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.
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Shrimp Farms Spread in Sinaloa
Published April 2, 2021
The coastal state is one of the largest shrimp farming regions in Mexico.
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Drought Conditions Continue in Spring 2021
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Published March 31, 2021
The western United States is currently experiencing moderate to severe drought, and it is expected to worsen in upcoming months.
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Traffic Jam on the Suez Canal
Hundreds of ships have been left idling around the key shipping route. Nature played a role in solving the problem.
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A Line from Spain to Deep Space
Published March 30, 2021
Radio antennas at the Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex help scientists on Earth keep in touch with distant satellites.
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A Colorful Confluence in the Canadian Arctic
Published March 29, 2021
The Back and Hayes rivers in Nunavut, Canada, display a striking contrast in color.
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