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Mangroves on Eighty Mile Beach
Published April 30, 2023
Trees along this stretch of western Australia have an elongated root system that allows them to withstand high and low tides.
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Canadian Rockies
Published April 23, 2023
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station photographed the northern part of North America’s largest mountain range.
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Wave Clouds Over the Crozet Islands
Published April 16, 2023
The mountainous islands in the South Indian Ocean disrupt the flow of air, which can have a ripple-like effect on the clouds.
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Silhouette of a Solomon Island
Published April 9, 2023
The dark shape of Rennell Island, including its raised coral atoll, stands out amid the sunglint.
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Lava and Snow in Hawai’i
Published March 26, 2023
A winter storm in December 2022 dropped snow over Mauna Kea and the recently erupted Mauna Loa.
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Muddy Water and a Wide Floodplain
Published March 13, 2023
The mighty Amazon River carries a huge amount of sediment and occasionally delivers muddy water to nearby lakes.
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New York and New Jersey
Published March 5, 2023
Shadows from skyscrapers and other city buildings give the photograph a 3D look.
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South Padre Island
Published February 12, 2023
The barrier islands along the coast of Texas help sustain lagoon ecosystems and protect the mainland from damaging storms.
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Chile’s Villarrica Sputters
Published January 30, 2023
An astronaut on the International Space Station captured this photograph of minor explosions from one of Chile’s most active volcanoes.
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Great Britain and Ireland Show Their Colors
Published January 15, 2023
Mountains, vegetation, and urban centers contribute to the islands’ colorful palette.
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Ridges and Valleys of the Zagros Mountains
Published January 8, 2023
This astronaut photograph illustrates the undulating geology of a segment of the mountain range in southern Iran.
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Kashmir Valley Haze
Published December 31, 2022
A mixture of smog, smoke, and dust hung over the ancient lake basin surrounded by the Himalayas.