January 17, 2023

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When Clouds Cave When Clouds Cave

When airplanes pass through clouds with supercooled water droplets, they can leave distinctive holes in their wake.

     
Kilauea Glows Kilauea Glows

After three weeks of rest, lava started flowing again on Kilauea's summit.

     
Summer in Connecticut Summer in Connecticut

Experiences surrounding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s time spent working on a tobacco farm likely influenced his future as a minister and civil rights activist.

     
Great Britain and Ireland Show Their Colors Great Britain and Ireland Show Their Colors

Mountains, vegetation, and urban centers contribute to the islands' colorful palette.

     
Kaitoku Says Hello Kaitoku Says Hello

Swirls of discolored water are signs of activity from the underwater volcano.

     
2022 Tied for Fifth Warmest Year on Record 2022 Tied for Fifth Warmest Year on Record

Earth in 2022 was about 1.11°C (2°F) warmer than the late 19th century average.

     
Storms Soak California Storms Soak California

Unrelenting storms have inundated the state, delivering soil-saturating rain.