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Fires Burn in Argentina’s Iberá National Park
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Fires Burn in Argentina’s Iberá National Park

Fueled by a heatwave and prolonged drought, fires burned the protected Argentine oasis, home to capybaras and jaguars.

Published Feb 22, 2023

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Fires Blaze Through South-Central Chile
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Fires Blaze Through South-Central Chile

Hot, dry winds fanned the flames of widespread fires in Chile.

Published Feb 7, 2023

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Sea Surface Temperature
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Sea Surface Temperature

Ocean temperatures can influence weather, such as hurricane formation, and climate patterns, such as El Niño. These maps show the temperature at the surface of the world’s seas and oceans.

Jul 2002 — Jan 2023

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Net Radiation
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Net Radiation

Net radiation is the balance between incoming and outgoing energy at the top of the atmosphere. It is the total energy available to influence climate after light and heat are reflected, absorbed, or emitted by clouds and land.

Jul 2006 — Jan 2023

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Kilauea Glows
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Kilauea Glows

After three weeks of rest, lava started flowing again on Kilauea’s summit.

Published Jan 13, 2023

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