Tag: Earth Observatory
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Peatland Fires Darken Skies in Indonesia
With Indonesia gripped by drought, fires are smoldering on the surface and underground.
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Drought Intensifies Across Puerto Rico
Rainfall deficits and high temperatures have created unusually dry conditions and have spurred water shortages on much of the tropical archipelago.
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September 2026 Satellite Puzzler
Here’s the August 2026 puzzler. Quick, where is this? And what makes this place interesting or unique?
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Pasterze Hangs on as Austria’s Largest Glacier
One narrowing icefall remains the linchpin for the Alpine glacier—and it may not be long for this world.
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The Forested Floodplains of Congaree National Park
The meandering Congaree River sustains towering forest ecosystems and fashions oxbow lakes as it shifts across its floodplain.
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Rare, Widespread Snow in the Atacama Desert
Back-to-back winter storms in August 2026 brought snowfall to northern Chile, from the Andes to near the Pacific coast.
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A Changing World for Emperor Penguins
Experts are analyzing decades of images from Landsat satellites for clues about how the iconic birds have responded to sea ice disruptions in the past.
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Michigan’s Les Cheneaux Islands
These glacial landforms jut into northern Lake Huron, surrounded by sheltered channels and coves frequented by fish and small watercraft.
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What Lake Bonneville Left Behind
The drying of the massive lake exposed playas that became the setting for feats of engineering and technological ingenuity, as well as epic tales of exploration and desperation.
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Europe’s Scorching Summer
A series of heat waves in 2026 is breaking records and taking a toll in Europe.