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Fires Arrive in the Amazon Rainforest
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During El Niño, a cascade of fires across the tropics begins in equatorial Asia and continues in the central and…

Oct 15, 2026
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Rains Swamp the Gandak River
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After days of torrential rain, the river rose to record-breaking levels in parts of Nepal and India.

Oct 2, 2026
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Explosive Intensification for Hurricane Polo
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Several ingredients came together off the Pacific coast of Mexico to generate one of the strongest storms the eastern Pacific…

Sep 25, 2026
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Cloudy Cloak Over the Northwest
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A low-lying cloud layer brought autumn ambience to western Washington and Oregon, while mountainous areas near the coast remained above…

Sep 24, 2026
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Chasing Fire Clouds in Utah
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NASA aircraft are sampling smoke lofted high into the atmosphere by one of the most formidable cloud types in the…

Aug 17, 2026
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Signs of Thaw in the Bering Sea
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Drifting sea ice fragments near Alaska’s Saint Lawrence and Nunivak islands and colorful water around the Yukon Delta heralded the…

Jun 22, 2026
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NASA Satellites Help Map Ocean Nutrient Stress 
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Editor’s note: This article was updated on June 5. A new study combining NASA satellite observations, ocean surveys, and genetic…

Jun 5, 2026
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Fighting Fire With Fire
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In fire-prone ecosystems in Australia's Northern Territory, prescribed burns are lit to minimize the severity of fires later in the…

Jun 5, 2026
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Two NASA Scientists Receive USGS, NASA 2025 William T. Pecora Award
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Award: The William T. Pecora Award recognizes outstanding scientific contributions toward a better understanding of Earth through satellite or aerial…

May 29, 2026
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