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Smoke Streams from Palisades and Eaton Fires
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Smoke Streams from Palisades and Eaton Fires

Several plumes billowed from Los Angeles-area fires in the days after their ignition.

Published Jan 13, 2025

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2024 Was the Warmest Year on Record
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2024 Was the Warmest Year on Record

A NASA analysis shows that global temperatures in 2024 were 1.28 degrees Celsius (2.30 degrees Fahrenheit) above the agency’s 20th-century baseline.

Published Jan 10, 2025

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Fires Tear Through Los Angeles
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Fires Tear Through Los Angeles

Powerful Santa Ana winds and dry conditions contributed to the rapid spread of several brush fires in the county.

Published Jan 8, 2025

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Cyclone-Damaged Mayotte
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Cyclone-Damaged Mayotte

Lush green hillsides turned brown after Cyclone Chido hit the islands in December 2024.

Published Jan 6, 2025

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Phytoplankton Flourish in Patagonian Waters
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Phytoplankton Flourish in Patagonian Waters

Microscopic floating organisms proliferated to turn surface waters bright green and milky blue around the Falkland Islands.

Published Jan 3, 2025

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