April 11, 2023

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Kamchatka Erupts Kamchatka Erupts

Two powerful eruptions from the peninsula in northeastern Russia sent volcanic material soaring.

     
A Flood of Wildflowers A Flood of Wildflowers

Winter 2023 brought unusually intense rains to Southern California, which was followed by a magnificent bloom of wildflowers in spring.

     
Warming Water and Downpours in Peru Warming Water and Downpours in Peru

As coastal waters heat up, torrential rains and floods are swamping the northern part of the country.

     
Silhouette of a Solomon Island Silhouette of a Solomon Island

The dark shape of Rennell Island, including its raised coral atoll, stands out amid the sunglint.

     
A Massive Seaweed Bloom in the Atlantic A Massive Seaweed Bloom in the Atlantic

A belt of seaweed that stretches from the west coast of Africa to the Gulf of Mexico is the largest on record for March.

     
Stirring Up Carbonate in the Coral Sea Stirring Up Carbonate in the Coral Sea

Fierce storms can dislodge carbonate sediment from shallow underwater platforms and move it into deeper waters.

     
Return of Tulare Lake Return of Tulare Lake

Heavy precipitation has flooded communities and agricultural fields in the former lakebed.