Atmosphere

The Korean Peninsula at Night
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The Korean Peninsula at Night

Images of nighttime lights reveal patterns in population and urban development.

Published Sep 15, 2024

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Marvelous Lenticularis
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Marvelous Lenticularis

Rugged terrain on New Zealand’s South Island gives rise to a distinctive lenticular cloud formation, known locally as the Taieri Pet.

Published Sep 13, 2024

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Francine Bears Down on Louisiana
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Francine Bears Down on Louisiana

Fueled by warm water in the Gulf of Mexico, the hurricane will be the third to make landfall in the 2024 season.

Published Sep 11, 2024

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Smoke Fills South American Skies
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Smoke Fills South American Skies

Drought has amplified fire activity across the continent, contributing to exceptionally high carbon emissions in Bolivia and Brazil.

Published Sep 6, 2024

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Southeast China Braces for Yagi
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Southeast China Braces for Yagi

After hitting the Philippines, the powerful storm is churning toward landfall near China’s Hainan Island.

Published Sep 5, 2024

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