May 16, 2023

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Smoke Fills North American Skies Smoke Fills North American Skies

Smoke from wildland fires caused poor air quality and hazy skies in several cities.

     
Cyclone Mocha Strikes Myanmar Cyclone Mocha Strikes Myanmar

The storm reached category 5 status before barreling into the state of Rakhine.

     
Brighter Nights in Antakya Brighter Nights in Antakya

Lights have been steadily returning to southeast Turkiye after deadly earthquakes triggered power outages in February 2023.

     
Dunes Along the Yellow River Dunes Along the Yellow River

Dunes, crops, roads, and solar farms flank the river as it winds through China's Inner Mongolia.

     
How Desert Dust Nourishes Phytoplankton How Desert Dust Nourishes Phytoplankton

Researchers have found that even modest amounts of desert dust can improve the health of the ocean's microscopic, plant-like organisms.

     
High Flow at Glen Canyon Dam High Flow at Glen Canyon Dam

Water managers released a surge of water from the dam in late April to help preserve shrinking sandbars and shoreline habitats downstream.

     
A Deluge in Italy A Deluge in Italy

Heavy rains caused destructive flash flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region.