Late-November snowfall blanketed large portions of the country and deposited record-breaking accumulations in Seoul.
Published Dec 2, 2024Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms Snow and Ice Temperature Extremes
Snow and ice influence climate by reflecting sunlight back into space. When it melts, snow is a source of water for drinking and vegetation; too much snowmelt can lead to floods. These maps show average snow cover by month.
Mar 2000 — Nov 2024
Lake water has quickly filled the void left by a trio of retreating glaciers in the southern part of the state.
Published Nov 28, 2024
Scientists are beginning to unravel what comes next, after the ice moves out and vegetation moves in.
Published Dec 2, 2024
A tongue of lava from the eruption flowed into the parking lot of the geothermal spa.
Published Nov 26, 2024Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Volcanoes Snow and Ice
