Water

Global Freshwater Abruptly Declines
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Global Freshwater Abruptly Declines

The amount of freshwater stored on land and underground has plummeted in the past decade, which might indicate that Earth’s continents have entered a persistently drier phase.

Published Nov 23, 2024

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Signs of Sea Level Rise in the Bahamas
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Signs of Sea Level Rise in the Bahamas

Rising seas have redistributed cyanobacterial mats blanketing part of Andros Island and restructured the island’s marshes and mudflats.

Published Nov 18, 2024

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A Week of Rain Across Spain
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A Week of Rain Across Spain

Recurring storms produced destructive flooding in the country’s southwest and along its eastern coast.

Published Nov 5, 2024

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Drought Expands Across the U.S.
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Drought Expands Across the U.S.

Dry conditions parched all but two states in October 2024 and worsened as the month progressed.

Published Nov 1, 2024

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Valencia Floods
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Valencia Floods

Torrential rains caused deadly flooding and extensive damage in eastern Spain.

Published Oct 31, 2024

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