Santorini’s Hidden Worlds

Santorini’s Hidden Worlds

An explosive eruption thousands of years ago transformed the volcanic island but preserved a Bronze Age town under a layer of ash.

Published Jul 10, 2025

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Flooding Along the Uruguay and Ibicuí Rivers

Flooding Along the Uruguay and Ibicuí Rivers

Astronaut photos captured the aftermath of torrential rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state.

Published Jul 9, 2025

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Towering Plume From Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki

Towering Plume From Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki

An explosive eruption sent a kilometers-high column of volcanic material over Indonesia.

Published Jul 8, 2025

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Lake Titicaca in Sunglint

Lake Titicaca in Sunglint

The optical phenomenon revealed features on and below the Peruvian lake’s surface, such as wind patterns, natural surface films, and boat wakes.

Published Jul 7, 2025

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Blast From the Past: Sweden’s Siljan Ring

Blast From the Past: Sweden’s Siljan Ring

The idyllic region of Dalarna County is the site of an ancient, powerful collision.

Published Jul 6, 2025

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