November 21, 2023

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Devastating Flooding in East Africa Devastating Flooding in East Africa

Heavy rainfall in the Horn of Africa submerged entire towns in floodwater.

     
A Hazy November in Northern India A Hazy November in Northern India

Even with fewer fires than normal in fall 2023, poor air quality plagued the region.

     
Keeping it Cool in the Outback Keeping it Cool in the Outback

Residents of the Australian opal-mining town of Coober Pedy beat the heat by living underground.

     
Bright Beaches in Florida Bright Beaches in Florida

The white sands of Florida's Emerald Coast beaches are primarily comprised of quartz grains from the southern Appalachian Mountains.

     
A Small Green Iceberg? A Small Green Iceberg?

A scientist spotted a jade hue in the sea ice fastened to the coast of East Antarctica.

     
The Biesbosch of the Netherlands The Biesbosch of the Netherlands

These freshwater tidal wetlands have been shaped by centuries of floods and the efforts to control them.

     
Changing Najaf Changing Najaf

The extent of the Iraqi city has increased in recent decades, alongside rising water levels in nearby wetlands.

     
     
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Featured Series: Air Quality
     
     
Satellite Data Can Help Limit the Dangers of Windblown Dust Satellite Data Can Help Limit the Dangers of Windblown Dust

Dust storms present a growing threat to the health and safety of U.S. populations. A new model, powered by NASA and NOAA satellite data, provides important early warnings.

Story by our partners from NASA's Earth Science Division.