September 26, 2023

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Antarctic Sea Ice Sees Record Low Growth Antarctic Sea Ice Sees Record Low Growth

Satellite data shows that Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest maximum extent on record on September 10, 2023.

     
Ephemeral Arc Spans Greenland Fjord Ephemeral Arc Spans Greenland Fjord

Scientists have some ideas about what might have caused a thin arc that spanned a fjord in Western Greenland.

     
Tracking Nightlights in Libya Tracking Nightlights in Libya

Cities and towns darkened after a cyclone unleashed torrential flooding along the country's coast.

     
Shebelle River Floodplain Shebelle River Floodplain

Southeastern Ethiopia's longest river supports the growth of green vegetation amid the otherwise brown, desert landscape.

     
OSIRIS-REx Prepares to Return Asteroid Sample OSIRIS-REx Prepares to Return Asteroid Sample

Teams monitor weather and ground conditions in Utah's West Desert, where a capsule containing a piece of space rock is expected to land.

     
A Smoky Cloud Swirl A Smoky Cloud Swirl

Intense fires and a passing cold front led to the sprawling feature.

     
Storm Aftermath in Derna, Libya Storm Aftermath in Derna, Libya

Flash floods in the port city destroyed roads and swept neighborhoods out to sea.