January 16, 2024

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Tropical Cyclone Belal Tropical Cyclone Belal

Réunion and Mauritius, islands in the southwest Indian Ocean, were lashed by the basin's strongest storm system so far in the 2023–2024 season.

     
Rusting Rivers Rusting Rivers

In Alaska, streams are turning orange as permafrost thaws.

     
Filaments of Phytoplankton in Australia Filaments of Phytoplankton in Australia

Cool, upwelling water supports an array of marine life and draws the occasional filmmaker to the Bonney Coast region.

     
Riverside Living in Rosario Riverside Living in Rosario

The populous Argentinian city lies along the Parana River, an important waterway for trade and resource transportation.

     
Five Factors to Explain the Record Heat in 2023 Five Factors to Explain the Record Heat in 2023

What caused the year to be so hot? Here is a breakdown of the primary factors that scientists considered.

     
Andes Snowpack Hangs On Andes Snowpack Hangs On

Winter snow lingering into the summer is a welcome sight in drought-stricken Chile.

     
Winter Storm Wallops the U.S. Winter Storm Wallops the U.S.

A sprawling low-pressure system swept across the eastern half of the U.S., delivering high winds, heavy rain and snow, and tornado damage.