February 21, 2023

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Cyclone Freddy Hits Madagascar Cyclone Freddy Hits Madagascar

The tropical cyclone made landfall on February 21, 2023, after traveling for more than two weeks across the Indian Ocean.

     
Mardi Gras Pass Mardi Gras Pass

This free-flowing distributary reconnects the mighty Mississippi to the wetlands of Louisiana.

     
Another Dusty Day in the Bodélé Depression Another Dusty Day in the Bodélé Depression

The former lake bed is among the world's most prolific sources of atmospheric dust.

     
Mōkapu Peninsula Mōkapu Peninsula

The east coast of O'ahu, Hawaii, displays an array of natural and human-made features.

     
Fires Scar the Chilean Landscape Fires Scar the Chilean Landscape

The outbreak of fires in early February 2023 has diminished, but the burned area remained visible from space.

     
Great Lakes Low on Ice Great Lakes Low on Ice

This winter, ice cover in the basin has hovered at unusually low levels.

     
Snow and Haze in Utah Snow and Haze in Utah

Snowy surfaces increase the chance of temperature inversions, which contribute to air quality problems in the Salt Lake City area.