March 28, 2023

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Tornado Leaves Path of Destruction in Mississippi Tornado Leaves Path of Destruction in Mississippi

A deadly tornado left a 29-mile-long path near Winona, which is visible in satellite images.

     
Water-Tracking Satellite Reveals First Views Water-Tracking Satellite Reveals First Views

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission has sent back some of its first glimpses of water on Earth's surface, including a detailed view of the Gulf Stream.

     
A Dusty Day in Northeastern China A Dusty Day in Northeastern China

A low-pressure system lifted sand and dust from the Gobi Desert and darkened skies in Beijing.

     
Lava and Snow in Hawai'i Lava and Snow in Hawai'i

A winter storm in December 2022 dropped snow over Mauna Kea and the recently erupted Mauna Loa.

     
Triassic Parks Triassic Parks

Fossils found in this region of Argentina have been key to understanding the origins and behaviors of mammals and dinosaurs.

     
Thriving With Fires Thriving With Fires

Frequent fires in the pine forests in the southeastern United States enable trees and other wildlife to flourish.

     
Sunny Days in Morocco's Ouarzazate Basin Sunny Days in Morocco's Ouarzazate Basin

The dry, sunny basin is the site of a solar power station that supplies electricity to nearly 2 million Moroccans.

     
     
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