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Antarctic Sea Ice Grows to Its 2026 Maximum
3 min read
The ice reached its third-lowest maximum extent since satellite observations began.
Oct 12, 2026
Floodwaters Overwhelm Thailand
2 min read
Heavy rains since mid-September have caused widespread flooding that has affected millions of people across the country.
Oct 9, 2026
Fighting Drought in Texas Cotton Country
6 min read
Drought and an ailing aquifer were major topics of conversation when NASA scientists visited with farmers in the Texas High…
Oct 8, 2026
October 2026 Satellite Puzzler
Your challenge is to tell us the location of the satellite image and why it is interesting.
Can you guess the location? about October 2026 Satellite Puzzler
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