Green Forests and Dark Skies in Cephalonia

Green Forests and Dark Skies in Cephalonia

Aínos National Park on Greece’s largest Ionian island became a dark sky park in 2023.

Published Dec 9, 2023

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A Busy Season for Hurricanes

A Busy Season for Hurricanes

Both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific basins were unusually active in 2023—and some storms had unpredictable bouts of rapid intensification.

Published Dec 8, 2023

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A Dusting of Snow on Hawaii’s Tallest Peaks

A Dusting of Snow on Hawaii’s Tallest Peaks

Snow lingered on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa after a storm brought copious precipitation to the island chain.

Published Dec 6, 2023

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Atmospheric River Flows into the Pacific Northwest

Atmospheric River Flows into the Pacific Northwest

A warm, moisture-laden weather system soaked western Washington and Oregon.

Published Dec 5, 2023

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Michaung Drenches India’s Southeast Coast

Michaung Drenches India’s Southeast Coast

The tropical cyclone caused widespread flooding and crop damage in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Published Dec 5, 2023

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