Water

Svalbard Melts
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Svalbard Melts

High summer temperatures caused record melting of the Norwegian archipelago’s glaciers.

Published Aug 15, 2024

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Bright Blues in the Barents
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Bright Blues in the Barents

These shallow Arctic waters frequently produce phytoplankton blooms spanning hundreds of kilometers in the summer.

Published Aug 12, 2024

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Debby Soaks the Southeast
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Debby Soaks the Southeast

The storm delivered rainfall totals of more than a foot to parts of Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas before marching toward the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

Published Aug 8, 2024

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Sea Ice Chokes the Northwest Passage
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Sea Ice Chokes the Northwest Passage

Despite overall declines in the thickness and extent of Arctic sea ice, shipping routes along the northern coast of North America have become less navigable in recent years.

Published Aug 8, 2024

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Colorful São Francisco
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Colorful São Francisco

Bold hues paint the landscape around this Brazilian river.

Published Aug 4, 2024

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