April 1, 2025

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Antarctic Sea Ice Plunged in Summer 2025 Antarctic Sea Ice Plunged in Summer 2025

The region's ice extent on March 1 tied for the second-lowest minimum observed in the satellite record.

     
Seamounts and Abyssal Hills Mapped From Space Seamounts and Abyssal Hills Mapped From Space

Depictions of the seafloor derived from satellite data can improve underwater navigation and increase knowledge of how heat and life move around the world's ocean.

     
Mangrove Pioneers Mangrove Pioneers

The right climatic and geographic conditions in the southeastern U.S. have allowed mangroves to migrate northward to Georgia.

     
National Parks Under Snow National Parks Under Snow

Gateway towns in Wyoming and Montana flank the Rocky Mountains and provide an access point to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.

     
Wildland Fires Char U.S. Southeast Forests Wildland Fires Char U.S. Southeast Forests

In late March 2025, several blazes burned in the western Carolinas and northeastern Georgia amid windy, dry conditions.

     
Tornadoes Rip Through Mississippi Tornadoes Rip Through Mississippi

Tracks of damage extended dozens of miles after 18 tornadoes plowed through several parts of the state.

     
Spring Thunderstorm Thrashes Louisiana Spring Thunderstorm Thrashes Louisiana

The severe weather delivered large hail and damaging wind to parts of the state.