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In summer 2026, a substantial iceberg calved from Petermann Glacier in northwest Greenland and swiftly drifted into Nares Strait, colliding…
Here's the August 2026 puzzler. Quick, where is this? And what makes this place interesting or unique?
One narrowing icefall remains the linchpin for the Alpine glacier—and it may not be long for this world.
The meandering Congaree River sustains towering forest ecosystems and fashions oxbow lakes as it shifts across its floodplain.
Back-to-back winter storms in August 2026 brought snowfall to northern Chile, from the Andes to near the Pacific coast.
Experts are analyzing decades of images from Landsat satellites for clues about how the iconic birds have responded to sea…
These glacial landforms jut into northern Lake Huron, surrounded by sheltered channels and coves frequented by fish and small watercraft.
The drying of the massive lake exposed playas that became the setting for feats of engineering and technological ingenuity, as…
A series of heat waves in 2026 is breaking records and taking a toll in Europe.
