Human Presence

A Seaweed Economy Tied to the Tides
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A Seaweed Economy Tied to the Tides

Farming of this valuable product has become common in recent decades in the waters of Tanzania’s Pemba Island.

Published Jun 14, 2025

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Egypt’s Mediterranean Coast
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Egypt’s Mediterranean Coast

An astronaut photographed Alexandria’s coastal development, agricultural zones, harbors, and salt ponds.

Published Jun 15, 2025

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A Tornado’s Mark on Kentucky
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A Tornado’s Mark on Kentucky

One of the strongest tornadoes to hit the area left a long scar across the landscape.

Published Jun 9, 2025

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Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village
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Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village

The rock and ice avalanche that overtook Blatten was exceptionally large for the Alps.

Published Jun 3, 2025

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Dusty Skies in California Farm Country
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Dusty Skies in California Farm Country

Researchers found a relationship between idle farmland and dust storms in one of the nation’s largest breadbaskets.

Published May 29, 2025

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