The Glade of the Armistice 

The Glade of the Armistice 

Veterans Day falls on November 11 because of a World War I armistice signed in the Forest of Compiégne in France in 1918.  

Published Nov 11, 2024

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Sandy Sculptures in Morocco’s Erg Chebbi

Sandy Sculptures in Morocco’s Erg Chebbi

Windswept sand formations known as star dunes, or pyramid dunes, are a distinctive feature of the Sahara Desert in northern Africa.

Published Nov 10, 2024

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Windblown Smoke in Southern California

Windblown Smoke in Southern California

Strong Santa Ana winds carried the Mountain fire’s plume westward over the Pacific Ocean.

Published Nov 9, 2024

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Hurricane Rafael Crosses Cuba

Hurricane Rafael Crosses Cuba

The latest major storm in 2024’s active hurricane season brought heavy rain and storm surge to Cuba as it moved into the Gulf of Mexico.

Published Nov 8, 2024

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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Spews Ash

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Spews Ash

Eruptions in November 2024 sent volcanic material over the Indonesian island of Flores.

Published Nov 7, 2024

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