Iceberg Grinds to a Stop off South Georgia Island

Iceberg Grinds to a Stop off South Georgia Island

Antarctic iceberg A-23A has slowed its drift and appears stuck in the shallow waters off the British overseas territory.

Published Mar 7, 2025

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Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S.

Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S.

A powerful mid-latitude storm fueled dust storms, tornadoes, blizzards, and downpours across the country.  

Published Mar 5, 2025

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A Proliferation of Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau

A Proliferation of Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau

Satellites have documented lakes on the “roof of the world” becoming larger and more numerous over the past three decades.

Published Mar 5, 2025

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Fire Grows Unusually Large in Japan

Fire Grows Unusually Large in Japan

Following a record dry month, a fire near Ofunato spread to become the country’s largest in decades.

Published Mar 3, 2025

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Summer Heat Wave in South America

Summer Heat Wave in South America

February 2025 was a scorcher, with record temperatures in parts of Brazil and notable heat in Argentina.

Published Feb 28, 2025

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