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Funafuti Atoll, Tuvalu
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Funafuti Atoll, Tuvalu

The Pacific island has a storied past in the study of atoll formation and a tenuous future as it adapts to sea level rise.

Published Jul 24, 2024

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Peering into the Pits of Telfer Mine
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Peering into the Pits of Telfer Mine

One of the most productive gold mines in Australia lies in the Great Sandy Desert.

Published Jul 23, 2024

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Fires Char the Siberian Arctic
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Fires Char the Siberian Arctic

Large wildland fires are burning in the tundra of northern Russia.

Published Jul 18, 2024

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Climbing Toward the Conclusion of the Tour de France
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Climbing Toward the Conclusion of the Tour de France

Two of the final stages in the 2024 cycling event traverse high mountain passes in the Western Alps.

Published Jul 18, 2024

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Carving Canyons
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Carving Canyons

Erosion, tectonic uplift, and a human-built dam have all helped shape the Upper Lake Powell area in Utah.

Published Jul 14, 2024

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