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|  | | A Desert Intersection
A colorful ridge and winding glacial meltwater river meet amidst dune fields in western China. | |
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|  | | Imelda and Humberto Crowd the Atlantic
The tropical cyclones are close enough in proximity that they may influence one another. | |
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|  | | The Erie Canal Turns 200
The colossal project created a valuable connection between the U.S. interior and the Atlantic Ocean when it opened in October 1825. | |
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|  | | Winter Transforms the Mississippi River Delta
A Gulf Coast storm followed by snowmelt in January 2025 temporarily increased the Mississippi River's outflow, sending a surge of sediment through the delta and into gulf waters. | |
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|  | | Drought Worsens Across Northern New England
In late September 2025, a continued lack of rainfall led to stunted vegetation, lowered water levels, and prompted early fall foliage. | |
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|  | | Land of Many Waters and Much Sediment
The Guiana Shield's rugged terrain shapes Guyana's waterways, but mining has altered their clarity. | |
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|  | | A Giant Iceberg's Final Drift
After a long, turbulent journey, Antarctic Iceberg A-23A is signaling its demise as it floats in the South Atlantic. | |
