Ephemeral Arc Spans Greenland Fjord

Ephemeral Arc Spans Greenland Fjord

Scientists have some ideas about what might have caused a thin arc that spanned a fjord in Western Greenland.  

Published Sep 26, 2023

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Shebelle River Floodplain

Shebelle River Floodplain

Southeastern Ethiopia’s longest river supports the growth of green vegetation amid the otherwise brown, desert landscape.

Published Sep 24, 2023

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Tracking Nightlights in Libya

Tracking Nightlights in Libya

Cities and towns darkened after a cyclone unleashed torrential flooding along the country’s coast.

Published Sep 25, 2023

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OSIRIS-REx Prepares to Return Asteroid Sample

OSIRIS-REx Prepares to Return Asteroid Sample

Teams monitor weather and ground conditions in Utah’s West Desert, where a capsule containing a piece of space rock is expected to land.

Published Sep 23, 2023

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A Smoky Cloud Swirl

A Smoky Cloud Swirl

Intense fires and a passing cold front led to the sprawling feature.

Published Sep 22, 2023

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