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Flooding in Southern Brazil
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Flooding in Southern Brazil

Storms brought flooding to Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina in November 2023, continuing a trend of wet weather in the region.

Published Dec 1, 2023

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Quelccaya Ice Cap Then and Now
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Quelccaya Ice Cap Then and Now

Ice cores and satellite images are helping preserve the history of a disappearing ice cap in the Peruvian Andes.

Published Nov 27, 2023

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Malaspina Glacier in a Riot of Color
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Malaspina Glacier in a Riot of Color

An unexpected color palette reveals the features of an iconic glacial landscape in southeastern Alaska.

Published Nov 25, 2023

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Devastating Flooding in East Africa
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Devastating Flooding in East Africa

Heavy rainfall in the Horn of Africa submerged entire towns in floodwater.

Published Nov 21, 2023

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A Hazy November in Northern India
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A Hazy November in Northern India

Even with fewer fires than normal in fall 2023, poor air quality plagued the region.

Published Nov 20, 2023

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Fires Human Presence