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Scientists have long known that volcanoes can launch large quantities of particles into the stratosphere. In the past…
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NASA Satellites Help Map Ocean Nutrient Stress
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Fighting Fire With Fire – NASA Science
In May and June of most years, NASA satellites typically begin to detect large numbers of wildland fires…
Snow in the Shadow of the Andes
On the eastern, arid side of the Andes, the plains of southern Argentina stretch from the mountains to…
Wave of Dust Rolls Through Texas
The Ides of March brought perilous weather to West Texas and the state’s Panhandle. A strong cold front…
A Winter Blanket Covers North Carolina
A potent winter storm in late January 2026 left much of North Carolina dealing with significant snow accumulations.…
The West Faces Snow Drought
The mountains of the western United States are sporting thin winter coats in early 2026. Although most regions…
Ganges Delta Under a Winter Shroud of Fog
Winter weather took hold across the Indo-Gangetic Plain in early January 2026, bringing dense fog and cold temperatures…