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Tropical Cyclone Filipo
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Tropical Cyclone Filipo

The storm dropped a substantial amount of rain as it moved across Mozambique.

Published Mar 12, 2024

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Emissions from Fossil Fuels Continue to Rise
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Emissions from Fossil Fuels Continue to Rise

Scientists’ annual checkup on Earth’s carbon cycle found that burning oil, coal, and natural gas is impeding progress to limit climate change.

Published Mar 5, 2024

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Total Rainfall
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Total Rainfall

These maps depict monthly total rainfall around the world. Rainfall is the primary source of fresh water for humans, plants, and animals. Rain also moves heat between the atmosphere, oceans, and land.

Jun 2000 — Feb 2024

Atmosphere

Fires in Guatemala
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Fires in Guatemala

The blaze near Quetzaltenango was one of several burning across the country.  

Published Feb 27, 2024

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Making Sense of Holes in the Clouds
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Making Sense of Holes in the Clouds

Scientists speculated about these holes in clouds for decades, but it’s now well understood that cavum are caused by airplanes.

Published Feb 26, 2024

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