December 17, 2024

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Wintry Weather Whooshes In Wintry Weather Whooshes In

Arctic air surged across the Great Lakes and dumped feet of lake-effect snow in some locations.

     
Cyclone Chido Pummels Mayotte Cyclone Chido Pummels Mayotte

Fueled by warm water in the Indian Ocean, the tropical cyclone caused widespread damage on the small archipelago.

     
The Many Arms of Réservoir Gouin The Many Arms of Réservoir Gouin

A dam on the Saint-Maurice River transformed the network of lakes and river valleys upstream.

     
Desert Peninsula in Turkmenistan Desert Peninsula in Turkmenistan

The Cheleken Peninsula and its two parallel spits comprise the hammerhead-like landform that juts into the eastern Caspian Sea.

     
Hints of Color in Japan's Kii Mountains Hints of Color in Japan's Kii Mountains

The onset of autumn reds and yellows was delayed across the country following several unusually warm months.

     
Sucia in Summer Sucia in Summer

Accessible to the intrepid boater, Washington state's northern San Juan Islands include a marine state park with abundant natural beauty and geologic wonders.

     
The Fast Fire Threat The Fast Fire Threat

Two decades of satellite data show that the most destructive U.S. fires burn in grasslands and shrublands fanned by strong winds.

     
     
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