Water

North America’s “Galapagos”
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North America’s “Galapagos”

The Channel Islands off the coast of southern California support diverse ecosystems, with some plants and animals found nowhere else on the planet.

Published Apr 21, 2025

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Clouds Hover Over the Alaska Peninsula
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Clouds Hover Over the Alaska Peninsula

Winds interacted with mountainous terrain to produce long, sharp-edged standing wave clouds.

Published Apr 14, 2025

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Blooming British Isles
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Blooming British Isles

The colorful North Atlantic waters visible around the archipelago in April 2025 are likely due to a mix of phytoplankton and suspended sediment.

Published Apr 10, 2025

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Floodwaters Surge Through the Australian Outback
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Floodwaters Surge Through the Australian Outback

Abundant rain in Queensland overfilled rivers, flooded towns, and submerged livestock grazing lands.

Published Apr 2, 2025

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Chlorophyll
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Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is used by algae and other phytoplankton--the grass of the sea--to convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into sugars. These maps show chlorophyll concentrations in the ocean, revealing where phytoplankton are thriving.

Jul 2002 — Mar 2025

Life Water