Land

A Most “Pleasantly Situated” Estate
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A Most “Pleasantly Situated” Estate

The farms and gardens of Mount Vernon played a central role in the life of America’s first president.  

Published Feb 17, 2025

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Mecca From Above
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Mecca From Above

Urban structures and the city’s Great Mosque stand out amid the hilly, desert landscape of western Saudi Arabia.

Published Feb 16, 2025

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A Growth Spurt for Home Reef
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A Growth Spurt for Home Reef

A small island in Tonga built by an underwater volcano in 2022 has grown larger.

Published Feb 14, 2025

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A Pair of Hearts
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A Pair of Hearts

One frozen, one salty, and hemispheres apart, two very different lakes share a Valentine shape.

Published Feb 14, 2025

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Smoke Billows From Bushfires in Tasmania
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Smoke Billows From Bushfires in Tasmania

Warm, dry conditions in February 2025 fueled fast-burning fires in the northwestern part of the Australian state.

Published Feb 12, 2025

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