A Bejeweled Plateau

A Bejeweled Plateau

The turquoise waters of Ngangla Ringco add vivid color to the otherwise brown landscape in this part of the Tibetan Plateau.

Published Mar 9, 2025

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Alfred’s Strange and Destructive Journey

Alfred’s Strange and Destructive Journey

The tropical cyclone took a sharp turn toward Australia’s east coast, bringing flooding and other hazards to an area that rarely sees this type of storm.

Published Mar 8, 2025

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Iceberg Grinds to a Stop off South Georgia Island

Iceberg Grinds to a Stop off South Georgia Island

Antarctic iceberg A-23A has slowed its drift and appears stuck in the shallow waters off the British overseas territory.

Published Mar 7, 2025

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Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S.

Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S.

A powerful mid-latitude storm fueled dust storms, tornadoes, blizzards, and downpours across the country.  

Published Mar 6, 2025

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A Proliferation of Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau

A Proliferation of Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau

Satellites have documented lakes on the “roof of the world” becoming larger and more numerous over the past three decades.

Published Mar 5, 2025

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