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NASA's Earth Observatory brings you the Earth, every day. They share with the public the images, stories, and discoveries about the environment, Earth systems, and climate that emerge from NASA research, including its satellite missions, in-the-field research, and models.

Tidal currents stir up colorful swirls off the coast of Western Australia.

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