March 4, 2025

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A Proliferation of Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau A Proliferation of Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau

Satellites have documented lakes on the “roof of the world” becoming larger and more numerous over the past three decades.

     
Fire Grows Unusually Large in Japan Fire Grows Unusually Large in Japan

Following a record dry month, a fire near Ofunato spread to become the country's largest in decades.

     
Colorful Dust Over Mauritania Colorful Dust Over Mauritania

Airborne dust is common over the West African country, but its source can affect the appearance of plumes.

     
Snowy South Georgia Island Snowy South Georgia Island

Penguins outnumber people on this remote, mountainous island in the southern Atlantic Ocean.

     
Summer Heat Wave in South America Summer Heat Wave in South America

February 2025 was a scorcher, with record temperatures in parts of Brazil and notable heat in Argentina.

     
Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere

An unusual number of tropical storms churned across the planet's southern oceans simultaneously in February 2025.

     
Large Fire Footprint on Faraway Amsterdam Island Large Fire Footprint on Faraway Amsterdam Island

Wildfire burned through unique landscapes and disrupted scientific research on this remote island in the southern Indian Ocean.

     
     
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Adventures and Preparing To Be On the Land Adventures and Preparing To Be On the Land

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"Leaf-to-orbit" activities began as the campers arrived in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

     
A Colorful Scientific Homecoming A Colorful Scientific Homecoming

February 27, 2025
After 31 years, scientist Joaquin Chaves returned to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica for another international expedition.