Tag: Land Cover
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An Early Look at Fall Color in Canada
Reds, yellows, and oranges are already sweeping across tundra landscapes in Nunavut.
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The Paradox of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
The coastal dune field in Brazil looks like a desert but fills with freshwater lagoons every year.
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The Battle for Sullivan’s Island
Marshy, sandy terrain and an impassable inlet helped colonial forces repel British forces during a pivotal battle on the barrier island near Charleston, South Carolina, on June 28, 1776.
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Painting the Growing Season in the Maize Triangle
Radar data from an agricultural area in South Africa, shown in a vivid color palette, reveal crop types and how they changed during the Southern Hemisphere’s growing season.
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A Shift in What’s Shaping U.S. Landscapes
Wild disturbances are on the rise, while land disturbed by human activity has been decreasing.
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America’s Emerald Isle
Beaver Island is one in a string of verdant and scenic jewels in a northern Lake Michigan archipelago.
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Fiery Fall Color in Southern Chile
The beech forests of southern Patagonia put on vibrant autumn displays.
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Thailand’s Krabi Coast
The coastal province features striking tropical karst landscapes and sandy beaches alongside a mix of natural land cover and developed areas.
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Searching for Selenite
Oklahoma’s Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge attracts rare and diverse species—and enthusiasts looking for a distinct type of crystallized gypsum.