December 12, 2023

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Jasper Heads for Queensland Jasper Heads for Queensland

The first storm of the Australian tropical cyclone season aimed for Port Douglas.

     
Scars of Ice Age Floods Scars of Ice Age Floods

Outbursts from Glacial Lake Missoula carved the Channeled Scablands in Washington state.

     
A Busy Season for Hurricanes A Busy Season for Hurricanes

Both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific basins were unusually active in 2023—and some storms had unpredictable bouts of rapid intensification.

     
Athens at Night Athens at Night

Stark contrasts between light and dark indicate the interface between urban and natural areas in the Greek capital.

     
Green Forests and Dark Skies in Cephalonia Green Forests and Dark Skies in Cephalonia

Aínos National Park on Greece's largest Ionian island became a dark sky park in 2023.

     
Michaung Drenches India's Southeast Coast Michaung Drenches India's Southeast Coast

The tropical cyclone caused widespread flooding and crop damage in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

     
A Dusting of Snow on Hawaii's Tallest Peaks A Dusting of Snow on Hawaii's Tallest Peaks

Snow lingered on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa after a storm brought copious precipitation to the island chain.