January 16, 2026

Natural Events

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A Plume of Bright Blue in Melissa’s Wake

The category 5 hurricane stirred up carbonate sediment near Jamaica in what scientists believe is the largest such event in the satellite record.

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Fire Threatens Rare Forests in Argentina

Blazes spread across Los Alerces National Park, home to some of the world's oldest trees.

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