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Stirrings at Mount Spurr
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Stirrings at Mount Spurr

Despite its stately and serene appearance, the Alaskan volcano has shown signs of activity since spring 2024.

Published Apr 19, 2025

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Dust Storm Sweeps Through Iraq
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Dust Storm Sweeps Through Iraq

A thick dust plume in the Middle East dimmed skies and sent thousands to the hospital in April 2025.

Published Apr 17, 2025

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Relics of a Red World in Bighorn Basin
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Relics of a Red World in Bighorn Basin

Folds of rusted rock neighbor the Bighorn Canyon’s deep scar in the western United States.

Published Apr 17, 2025

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Satellite Data Show Motion of Burma Earthquakes
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Satellite Data Show Motion of Burma Earthquakes

NASA scientists employed a pixel-tracking method to reveal how much the ground shifted during one of the largest documented surface ruptures of its type.

Published Apr 15, 2025

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Singapore and Malaysia at Night
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Singapore and Malaysia at Night

An astronaut orbiting over Southeast Asia captured a colorful photo of the lights from boats, ports, and other lit infrastructure.

Published Apr 13, 2025

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