Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

Intertidal flats, mangroves, and artificial islands surround the populous capital city of the United Arab Emirates.

Published Oct 3, 2023

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Climate Change Lends New Color to the Ocean

Climate Change Lends New Color to the Ocean

Two decades of satellite measurements show that the sea surface is shading toward green.

Published Oct 2, 2023

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The Mississippi is Mighty Parched

The Mississippi is Mighty Parched

In September, low water levels made it more challenging to ship goods down the river and allowed a wedge of saltwater to move upstream.

Published Oct 1, 2023

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A Brief Iceberg–Island Encounter

A Brief Iceberg–Island Encounter

After passing the Antarctic Peninsula, Iceberg D-30A grazed the much smaller Clarence Island, spun around, and drifted north.

Published Sep 30, 2023

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Arctic Sea Ice 6th Lowest on Record  

Arctic Sea Ice 6th Lowest on Record  

Satellite data shows that Arctic sea ice likely reached its annual minimum extent on September 19, 2023.  

Published Sep 29, 2023

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