Water

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

Land Water Volcanoes

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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Rainy, Stormy Days in Queensland
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Rainy, Stormy Days in Queensland

A slow-moving storm dropped unusually large amounts of rain on the Australian state in summer 2025.

Published Feb 5, 2025

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Colorful Tampa Bay
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Colorful Tampa Bay

Florida’s largest open-water estuary is known for its shallow, calm, blue-green waters.

Published Feb 2, 2025

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A Chill Over Chicagoland
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A Chill Over Chicagoland

Toward the end of a late-January cold spell, snow and lake ice blanketed the landscape.

Published Jan 29, 2025

Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Snow and Ice