June 18, 2024

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Tracking Forest Cover in Belize Tracking Forest Cover in Belize

Decades of satellite data paint a picture of how forests in this Central American country are changing.

     
The Shrinking Selva Maya The Shrinking Selva Maya

The largest tropical rainforest in Mesoamerica is shrinking as pastures and croplands spread across Guatemala, Belize, and Mexico.

     
Turbulent Beauty Along the Kimberley Coast Turbulent Beauty Along the Kimberley Coast

Tidal currents stir up colorful swirls off the coast of Western Australia.

     
South Keeling Atoll South Keeling Atoll

This U-shaped series of islets in the Indian Ocean rings a blue-green lagoon of varying depth.

     
Remote Tristan da Cunha Remote Tristan da Cunha

Life finds ways to survive on this small volcanic island chain that's way off the beaten path.

     
Early Fires in Brazil's Pantanal Early Fires in Brazil's Pantanal

Drought helped spread intense, early-season blazes in one of the world's largest wetlands.

     
Rainfall Breaks Records in Florida Rainfall Breaks Records in Florida

Moisture-laden tropical air brought intense downpours and flooding to the southern part of the state.

     
     
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