June 23, 2026

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Rising Waters Swamp Lake Naivasha

Rising Waters Swamp Lake Naivasha

Relentless rains are threatening a lake in Kenya's Great Rift Valley that has become a key hub in the global flower trade.

Signs of Thaw in the Bering Sea

Signs of Thaw in the Bering Sea

Drifting sea ice fragments near Alaska’s Saint Lawrence and Nunivak islands and colorful water around the Yukon Delta heralded the approach of the summer solstice.

Tropical Storm Arthur

Tropical Storm Arthur

The first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season brought intense rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the U.S. Gulf Coast.

El Niño Is Underway

El Niño Is Underway

Satellite observations of sea surface height indicated that the 2026 event continued to strengthen in early June.

Low Water at San Carlos Reservoir

Low Water at San Carlos Reservoir

Drought and water releases drained the Arizona reservoir to levels that have led to widespread fish deaths.

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