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APRIL 23, 2024 Weekly News

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A Blanket of Ash from Ruang The powerful eruption lofted ash high into the atmosphere and spread tephra and other volcanic debris across the small island in Indonesia.       Severe Drought in Southern Africa One of the driest growing seasons in decades has decimated crops and left millions hungry.       Deciphering India's Luna Crater New analysis of a round depression in the salty plains of the Kutch Basin revealed telltale signs of a prehistoric meteorite impact.       Venezuela's Ecological Islands In the country's southeast, towering table-top mountains known as tepuis host unique species of flora and fauna.       Deluge in the United Arab Emirates A powerful storm system battered major cities in the Arabian Peninsula.       Spring Shipping in Finland's Largest Lake With the help of icebreaking vessels, Saimaa's icy waters remain navigable for much of the year.       Europe at Night Major cities in northwestern Europe shine bright in this nighttime photo, taken by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.       RECENT BLOG POSTS             EARTH MATTERS April Puzzler Your challenge is to tell us the location of the satellite image and why it is interesting.

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