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Bahía Blanca Inundated
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Bahía Blanca Inundated

Torrential rains set off dangerous flash flooding in the Argentinian port city.

Published Mar 14, 2025

Atmosphere Water Drought Fires Floods Severe Storms Human Presence Temperature Extremes

A Small Blue-Gray Marble
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A Small Blue-Gray Marble

A digital camera on the Blue Ghost lander looked back at Earth and captured this ethereal image.

Published Mar 12, 2025

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Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S.
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Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S.

A powerful mid-latitude storm fueled dust storms, tornadoes, blizzards, and downpours across the country.  

Published Mar 5, 2025

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Cloud Fraction
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Cloud Fraction

In addition to making rain and snow, clouds can have a warming or cooling influence depending on their altitude, type, and when they form. These maps show what fraction of an area was cloudy each month.

Feb 2000 — Feb 2025

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Aerosol Optical Depth
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Aerosol Optical Depth

Airborne aerosols can cause or prevent cloud formation and harm human health. These maps depict aerosol concentrations in the air based on how the tiny particles reflect or absorb visible and infrared light.

Mar 2000 — Feb 2025

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