Heavy Snows in Korea

Heavy Snows in Korea

Late-November snowfall blanketed large portions of the country and deposited record-breaking accumulations in Seoul.

Published Dec 2, 2024

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Alaska’s Fast-Growing Glacial Lakes

Alaska’s Fast-Growing Glacial Lakes

Lake water has quickly filled the void left by a trio of retreating glaciers in the southern part of the state.

Published Nov 28, 2024

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Western Australia’s Capital City

Western Australia’s Capital City

Perth, the only city along the country’s western coastline with more than 1 million people, displays widespread urban infrastructure alongside the Swan and Canning rivers.

Published Dec 1, 2024

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Satellites Reveal a Greener Antarctic Peninsula

Satellites Reveal a Greener Antarctic Peninsula

Scientists are beginning to unravel what comes next, after the ice moves out and vegetation moves in.

Published Dec 2, 2024

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Saturated Northern Australia

Saturated Northern Australia

After two particularly wet years, large ephemeral lakes in the Barkly Tableland region were still flooded as the 2024–2025 rainy season got underway.

Published Nov 30, 2024

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