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New Eruption in the Bismarck Sea
5 min read
Satellite imagery shows a surge of new volcanic activity in the ocean near Papua New Guinea.
May 21, 2026

Fire Chars Santa Rosa Island
2 min read
The blaze spread across the southern side of the second-largest island in California’s Channel Islands National Park.
May 20, 2026

Farming in Ancient Lake Agassiz
3 min read
The glacial lake left a layer of silt and clay in southeastern Manitoba, creating fertile farmland that was divided during…
May 19, 2026
May 2026 Satellite Puzzler
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