October 3, 2023

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A Smoky Pall Over Canada A Smoky Pall Over Canada

Wildland fires usually wind down in autumn, but this year they continued to rage into October.

     
Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi

Intertidal flats, mangroves, and artificial islands surround the populous capital city of the United Arab Emirates.

     
Climate Change Lends New Color to the Ocean Climate Change Lends New Color to the Ocean

Two decades of satellite measurements show that the sea surface is shading toward green.

     
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.

     
A Brief Iceberg–Island Encounter A Brief Iceberg–Island Encounter

After passing the Antarctic Peninsula, Iceberg D-30A grazed the much smaller Clarence Island, spun around, and drifted north.

     
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.

     
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.