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An Uncommonly Strong Atmospheric River
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An Uncommonly Strong Atmospheric River

The storm, which drenched coastal British Columbia and southeastern Alaska, may be among the region’s most intense in the past couple of decades.

Published Sep 26, 2024

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A is for Azerbaijan
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A is for Azerbaijan

A meandering river birthed an oxbow lake that happens to be shaped like the first letter of the English alphabet.  

Published Sep 25, 2024

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Rivers in Europe Burst Their Banks
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Rivers in Europe Burst Their Banks

Torrential rain from a stalled storm system caused flooding in countries such as Poland and Slovakia.

Published Sep 23, 2024

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Mount Taranaki’s Ring of Forest
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Mount Taranaki’s Ring of Forest

The precise geometry of the protected area encompassing an iconic New Zealand volcano is unmistakable from space.

Published Sep 21, 2024

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Delaware’s Tidal Wetlands
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Delaware’s Tidal Wetlands

Water inundates the marshes along Delaware Bay, which provide protection against flooding and erosion, as well as habitat for migrating birds.

Published Sep 23, 2024

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