Natural Event

Phytoplankton Flourish in Patagonian Waters
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Phytoplankton Flourish in Patagonian Waters

Microscopic floating organisms proliferated to turn surface waters bright green and milky blue around the Falkland Islands.

Published Jan 3, 2025

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A Fiery Display at Kīlauea
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A Fiery Display at Kīlauea

Fountains of lava burst from the Hawaiian volcano’s summit caldera during a December 2024 eruption.

Published Dec 30, 2024

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Bushfires Char Victoria
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Bushfires Char Victoria

A fast-moving fire in southeastern Australia raged through parts of Grampians National Park.

Published Dec 20, 2024

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Winter Blast of Dust in the Middle East
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Winter Blast of Dust in the Middle East

Dust clouded the sky in the Tigris–Euphrates basin in December 2024, degrading air quality and snarling travel in the region.

Published Dec 19, 2024

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Franklin Fire Leaves Its Mark on Malibu
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Franklin Fire Leaves Its Mark on Malibu

The December 2024 blaze charred vegetation in the hills of the Southern California coastline.

Published Dec 18, 2024

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