April 23, 2024

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A Blanket of Ash from Ruang A Blanket of Ash from Ruang

The powerful eruption lofted ash high into the atmosphere and spread tephra and other volcanic debris across the small island in Indonesia.

     
Severe Drought in Southern Africa Severe Drought in Southern Africa

One of the driest growing seasons in decades has decimated crops and left millions hungry.

     
Deciphering India's Luna Crater Deciphering India's Luna Crater

New analysis of a round depression in the salty plains of the Kutch Basin revealed telltale signs of a prehistoric meteorite impact.

     
Venezuela's Ecological Islands Venezuela's Ecological Islands

In the country's southeast, towering table-top mountains known as tepuis host unique species of flora and fauna.

     
Deluge in the United Arab Emirates Deluge in the United Arab Emirates

A powerful storm system battered major cities in the Arabian Peninsula.

     
Spring Shipping in Finland's Largest Lake Spring Shipping in Finland's Largest Lake

With the help of icebreaking vessels, Saimaa's icy waters remain navigable for much of the year.

     
Europe at Night Europe at Night

Major cities in northwestern Europe shine bright in this nighttime photo, taken by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.

     
     
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