Residents of the Australian opal-mining town of Coober Pedy beat the heat by living underground. Read More…
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
The white sands of Florida’s Emerald Coast beaches are primarily comprised of quartz grains from the southern Appalachian Mountains. Read More…
A scientist spotted a jade hue in the sea ice fastened to the coast of East Antarctica. Read More…
The extent of the Iraqi city has increased in recent decades, alongside rising water levels in nearby wetlands. Read More…
A wet winter in western states provided a short-term reprieve to the decades-long drought in the reservoir. Read More…
Flanked by mountain ranges on three sides, the basin in northwestern China sees frequent dust storms. Read More…
The eastern side of the Wasatch Range in autumn displays abundant reds and oranges, followed by vibrant yellows. Read More…
Ancient geologic processes created a Saharan landscape full of contrasts. Read More…
