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Flash Floods Swamp North Carolina
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Flash Floods Swamp North Carolina

Torrential rains from Hurricane Helene swamped communities in the mountainous western part of the state.

Published Oct 4, 2024

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Bends of the Alabama River
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Bends of the Alabama River

Reflected sunlight highlights the water’s surface and flooded zones near Gee’s Bend.

Published Sep 30, 2024

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Paris Olympics from Above
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Paris Olympics from Above

From Paris to Tahiti, the venues of the 2024 Summer Olympics showcase some of France’s iconic landmarks.

Published Jul 25, 2024

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Tagging Along With Palmyra’s Wildlife
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Tagging Along With Palmyra’s Wildlife

The remote atoll in the tropical Pacific Ocean is a haven for animals of all kinds, though scientists find that some creatures roam beyond protected boundaries.

Published Jul 22, 2024

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Chlorophyll
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Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is used by algae and other phytoplankton--the grass of the sea--to convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into sugars. These maps show chlorophyll concentrations in the ocean, revealing where phytoplankton are thriving.

Jul 2002 — May 2024

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