Following a siege of atmospheric rivers, sediment billowed into the Pacific Ocean along the California coastline. Read More…
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Experiences surrounding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s time spent working on a tobacco farm likely influenced his future as a minister and civil rights...
Mountains, vegetation, and urban centers contribute to the islands’ colorful palette. Read More…
Earth in 2022 was about 1.11°C (2°F) warmer than the late 19th century average. Read More…
Unrelenting storms have inundated the state, delivering soil-saturating rain. Read More…
Tracking dunes with satellite images over years and decades reveals small dunes regularly popping up and passing larger crescent-shaped barchan dunes. Read More…
Greenland’s largest ice stream is expected to contribute more to sea level rise than models previously indicated. Read More…
The latest in a series of atmospheric rivers drenching the state was accompanied by hazardous winds and left thousands of people without power. Read...
The configuration of the polar vortex may have played a role in unleashing bitter cold followed by record warmth in North America. Read More…...