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|  | | Lake Powell Rebounds but Drought Remains
A wet winter in western states provided a short-term reprieve to the decades-long drought in the reservoir. | |
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|  | | A Wall of Dust in the Tarim Basin
Flanked by mountain ranges on three sides, the basin in northwestern China sees frequent dust storms. | |
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|  | | Watching for Color in the Wasatch Back
The eastern side of the Wasatch Range in autumn displays abundant reds and oranges, followed by vibrant yellows. | |
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|  | | The Red Sea Hills of Sudan
Ancient geologic processes created a Saharan landscape full of contrasts. | |
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|  | | A Place of Rest
The Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington is the oldest continually operating retirement home for military personnel in the United States. | |
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|  | | Vibrant Auroras
Curtains of colorful light danced across the sky after solar storms sent energized particles crashing into Earth's upper atmosphere. | |
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|  | | Floodwaters Fill Badwater Basin
Record rainfall associated with Hurricane Hilary in August 2023 created a large temporary lake in Death Valley. | |
