Natural Event

Pyramid Lake in Bloom
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Pyramid Lake in Bloom

Blooms of cyanobacteria develop in the brackish waters of this Nevada lake nearly every year.

Published Oct 17, 2024

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Hurricane Milton Crosses Florida
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Hurricane Milton Crosses Florida

Milton persisted as a potent hurricane-strength storm as it crossed over the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, and into the western Atlantic.

Published Oct 10, 2024

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A Forest Fire in Western Wyoming
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A Forest Fire in Western Wyoming

A lightning-ignited blaze billowed smoke into the towns and valleys near Jackson.

Published Oct 9, 2024

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Fuel for Hurricane Milton
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Fuel for Hurricane Milton

The storm rapidly intensified to Category 5 strength over warm gulf waters.

Published Oct 8, 2024

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Three Storms Churn in an Active Atlantic
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Three Storms Churn in an Active Atlantic

The active 2024 hurricane season comes to a head with several simultaneous hurricanes—an unusual sight for October.

Published Oct 7, 2024

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