Atmosphere

OSIRIS-REx Prepares to Return Asteroid Sample
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OSIRIS-REx Prepares to Return Asteroid Sample

Teams monitor weather and ground conditions in Utah’s West Desert, where a capsule containing a piece of space rock is expected to land.

Published Sep 23, 2023

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A Smoky Cloud Swirl
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A Smoky Cloud Swirl

Intense fires and a passing cold front led to the sprawling feature.

Published Sep 22, 2023

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Bolivian Salt Flats
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Bolivian Salt Flats

An otherworldly landscape on a plateau in the Andes provides a natural laboratory for scientists studying Earth and Mars.

Published Sep 10, 2023

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A Deluge in Greece
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A Deluge in Greece

A stalled storm dropped three feet of rain over four days on the Thessaly region, triggering extensive flooding.

Published Sep 8, 2023

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Storm Drenches Spain
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Storm Drenches Spain

An isolated low-pressure system produced torrential downpours in Spain and carried Saharan dust along its path.

Published Sep 5, 2023

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