In the Grip of Global Heat

In the Grip of Global Heat

Heat waves rolled through parts of Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia, leaving vulnerable populations at risk.

Published Jun 27, 2024

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Stately Mount Siple

Stately Mount Siple

A striking plume trailing from the topographic prominence in West Antarctica is likely an orographic cloud.

Published Jun 27, 2024

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Record Rainfall Floods Midwest

Record Rainfall Floods Midwest

Rivers burst their banks, inundating homes and farmland in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa.

Published Jun 25, 2024

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Groundwater Declines in the U.S. Southwest

Groundwater Declines in the U.S. Southwest

Record snowfall has not been enough to offset groundwater losses amid long-term drying and a heightened demand for the resource.

Published Jun 25, 2024

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Capes and Bays of the Makran Coast

Capes and Bays of the Makran Coast

Uplift, erosion, and sea level rise all shape this part of Iran’s shoreline.

Published Jun 23, 2024

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