Natural Event

New Jersey Pine Barrens Ablaze
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New Jersey Pine Barrens Ablaze

Fires in these coastal forests can rejuvenate ecosystems but also threaten large numbers of people and homes in the densely populated state.

Published Apr 24, 2025

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Dust Storm Sweeps Through Iraq
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Dust Storm Sweeps Through Iraq

A thick dust plume in the Middle East dimmed skies and sent thousands to the hospital in April 2025.

Published Apr 17, 2025

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Blooming British Isles
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Blooming British Isles

The colorful North Atlantic waters visible around the archipelago in April 2025 are likely due to a mix of phytoplankton and suspended sediment.

Published Apr 10, 2025

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Flooding Along the Mississippi
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Flooding Along the Mississippi

A slow-moving storm system dumped heavy rain across the Midwest and Southeast and fueled major floods along several of the river’s tributaries.

Published Apr 8, 2025

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A Curtain of Dust Over the Tarim Basin
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A Curtain of Dust Over the Tarim Basin

In a seasonal spectacle, a spring dust storm swept through the dry, barren basin in western China.

Published Apr 4, 2025

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