April 21, 2026

Weekly News

A School of Mud Volcano Islands in Azerbaijan

The tadpole-shaped islands along the Absheron Peninsula were born by explosive mud volcano eruptions and reshaped by erosion.

Thailand’s Krabi Coast

The coastal province features striking tropical karst landscapes and sandy beaches alongside a mix of natural land cover and developed areas.

Spring Rains Saturate Michigan

Above-normal precipitation has swollen rivers and damaged infrastructure statewide.

Eyeing the Richat Structure

The circular geologic feature in northwestern Africa can be hard to recognize from the ground, but it is obvious when viewed from space.

Contours of the James Bay Lowlands

After the Laurentide Ice Sheet retreated from present-day Hudson Bay, rebounding land has revealed striking nearshore topography.