Human Presence

Dusty Skies in Southern Asia
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Dusty Skies in Southern Asia

Dust from the ephemeral Hamun wetlands streamed over parts of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan in September.

Published Sep 27, 2023

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Tracking Nightlights in Libya
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Tracking Nightlights in Libya

Cities and towns darkened after a cyclone unleashed torrential flooding along the country’s coast.

Published Sep 25, 2023

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Storm Aftermath in Derna, Libya
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Storm Aftermath in Derna, Libya

Flash floods in the port city destroyed roads and swept neighborhoods out to sea.

Published Sep 20, 2023

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Mussel Rafts of the Rías de Arousa
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Mussel Rafts of the Rías de Arousa

The estuarine inlets of Spain’s Galicia coast are some of the most productive places to grow mussels.

Published Sep 19, 2023

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Greece’s Agricultural Heartland Underwater
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Greece’s Agricultural Heartland Underwater

Record rainfall inundated towns and farmland in the country’s Thessaly region.

Published Sep 11, 2023

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