Patagonian Shelf Waters Abloom

Patagonian Shelf Waters Abloom

Colorful swirls of water reveal the presence of phytoplankton in the South Atlantic Ocean near the Falkland Islands.

Published Dec 4, 2024

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Heavy Snows in Korea

Heavy Snows in Korea

Late-November snowfall blanketed large portions of the country and deposited record-breaking accumulations in Seoul.

Published Dec 2, 2024

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Alaska’s Fast-Growing Glacial Lakes

Alaska’s Fast-Growing Glacial Lakes

Lake water has quickly filled the void left by a trio of retreating glaciers in the southern part of the state.

Published Nov 28, 2024

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Western Australia’s Capital City

Western Australia’s Capital City

Perth, the only city along the country’s western coastline with more than 1 million people, displays widespread urban infrastructure alongside the Swan and Canning rivers.

Published Dec 1, 2024

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Satellites Reveal a Greener Antarctic Peninsula

Satellites Reveal a Greener Antarctic Peninsula

Scientists are beginning to unravel what comes next, after the ice moves out and vegetation moves in.

Published Dec 2, 2024

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