Water

Lake Chapala
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Lake Chapala

An astronaut took this striking photo of a vast, freshwater lake in west-central Mexico, as well as the surrounding volcanic and urban landscapes.

Published Jun 22, 2025

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A Spectacle of Color off the Shetland Islands
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A Spectacle of Color off the Shetland Islands

Phytoplankton imparted brilliant blues and greens to North Sea waters near the Scottish archipelago in June 2025.

Published Jun 21, 2025

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Water Pours Into Australia’s Lake Eyre
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Water Pours Into Australia’s Lake Eyre

Floodwaters that have coursed through the outback for months are now replenishing a vast inland sea on a scale not seen in decades.

Published Jun 18, 2025

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A Seaweed Economy Tied to the Tides
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A Seaweed Economy Tied to the Tides

Farming of this valuable product has become common in recent decades in the waters of Tanzania’s Pemba Island.

Published Jun 14, 2025

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Storm Duo Churns Over the Pacific
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Storm Duo Churns Over the Pacific

Hurricane Barbara and Tropical Storm Cosme lined up off the western coast of Mexico.

Published Jun 10, 2025

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