October 2, 2023

Natural Events

     
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The Mississippi is Mighty Parched The Mississippi is Mighty Parched

In September, low water levels made it more challenging to ship goods down the river and allowed a wedge of saltwater to move upstream. (Sep 29, 2023)

     
Dusty Skies in Southern Asia Dusty Skies in Southern Asia

Dust from the ephemeral Hamun wetlands streamed over parts of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan in September. (Sep 27, 2023)

     
Arctic Sea Ice 6th Lowest on Record Arctic Sea Ice 6th Lowest on Record

Satellite data shows that Arctic sea ice likely reached its annual minimum extent on September 19, 2023. (Sep 26, 2023)

     
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. (Sep 26, 2023)