Franklin Fire Leaves Its Mark on Malibu

Franklin Fire Leaves Its Mark on Malibu

The December 2024 blaze charred vegetation in the hills of the Southern California coastline.

Published Dec 19, 2024

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Wintry Weather Whooshes In

Wintry Weather Whooshes In

Arctic air surged across the Great Lakes and dumped feet of lake-effect snow in some locations.

Published Dec 18, 2024

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Cyclone Chido Pummels Mayotte

Cyclone Chido Pummels Mayotte

Fueled by warm water in the Indian Ocean, the tropical cyclone caused widespread damage on the small archipelago.

Published Dec 17, 2024

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The Many Arms of Réservoir Gouin

The Many Arms of Réservoir Gouin

A dam on the Saint-Maurice River transformed the network of lakes and river valleys upstream.

Published Dec 16, 2024

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Desert Peninsula in Turkmenistan

Desert Peninsula in Turkmenistan

The Cheleken Peninsula and its two parallel spits comprise the hammerhead-like landform that juts into the eastern Caspian Sea.

Published Dec 15, 2024

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