Water

Typhoon Mawar
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Typhoon Mawar

The category 4 storm was one of the strongest in decades to lash the U.S. territory of Guam.

Published May 24, 2023

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A Tumultuous Spring Breakup
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A Tumultuous Spring Breakup

Rapid thawing in Alaska caused damaging river floods in May 2023.

Published May 23, 2023

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Algae in the Andes
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Algae in the Andes

Toxic blooms are becoming more frequent in Chile’s Lake Villarrica.

Published May 19, 2023

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A Changing Estuary Lined With Red
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A Changing Estuary Lined With Red

Satellite observations of seepweed are helping scientists track how these treasured, colorful plants are faring as coastal landscapes in northeastern China change.

Published May 19, 2023

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How Desert Dust Nourishes Phytoplankton
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How Desert Dust Nourishes Phytoplankton

Researchers have found that even modest amounts of desert dust can improve the health of the ocean’s microscopic, plant-like organisms.

Published May 13, 2023

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