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Eyeing the Richat Structure
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The circular geologic feature in northwestern Africa can be hard to recognize from the ground, but it is obvious when…

Apr 16, 2026
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Contours of the James Bay Lowlands
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After the Laurentide Ice Sheet retreated from present-day Hudson Bay, rebounding land has revealed striking nearshore topography.

Apr 15, 2026
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Snow in the Shadow of the Andes
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An early autumn storm left higher elevations in southern Argentina with a fresh and fleeting coat of white.

Apr 9, 2026
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A Volcanic Medley Near Mammoth Lakes 
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A massive, old caldera and more recently formed craters shape the landscape in the eastern Sierra Nevada.

Apr 8, 2026
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Faster Detection of Forest Loss
7 min read

Scientists pioneered a new system that combines data from multiple Earth-observing satellites to identify forest clearing up to 100 days…

Apr 6, 2026
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A Bit of Gray on an Emerald Isle
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Ireland is best known for its many greens, but the striking grays of the island's Burren region also stand out…

Mar 17, 2026
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Lake Coatepeque
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Set amid El Salvador’s modern, active volcanic landscape, tranquil blue waters fill a caldera formed by ancient eruptions.

Mar 9, 2026
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Searching for Selenite
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Oklahoma’s Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge attracts rare and diverse species—and enthusiasts looking for a distinct type of crystallized gypsum.

Mar 4, 2026
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Scoria Cones on Earth and Mars
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The hill-shaped features are a sign of explosive volcanic activity—a rarity on the Red Planet.

Mar 2, 2026
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