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A Proliferation of Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau
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A Proliferation of Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau

Satellites have documented lakes on the “roof of the world” becoming larger and more numerous over the past three decades.

Published Mar 5, 2025

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Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere
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Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere

An unusual number of tropical storms churned across the planet’s southern oceans simultaneously in February 2025.

Published Feb 27, 2025

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Whorls of White off Greenland
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Whorls of White off Greenland

Bright snow topped the island’s thick ice sheet, while a swirling display of sea ice hugged the southeast coast.

Published Feb 26, 2025

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The Cloudy Waters of Kachemak Bay
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The Cloudy Waters of Kachemak Bay

Bits of pulverized rock carried by Alaska’s glacial streams into the shallow, productive estuary transform the bay’s color and can affect some types of marine life.

Published Feb 25, 2025

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Floods Swamp Tennessee
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Floods Swamp Tennessee

A storm system that swept through the U.S. Southeast brought damaging winds, torrential rain, and destructive flash floods to several communities in the region.

Published Feb 18, 2025

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