NASA sees hurricane Douglas brush Hawaii
Imagery from NASA's Terra satellite was used to create an animation showing Douglas' movement past the Hawaiian Islands.
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Jul 27, 2020
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China blows up dam in eastern province to ease flood risk
Chinese authorities blew up part of a dam in eastern Anhui province to relieve flood pressure, local media reported, as heavy rains continue to swell rivers across parts of the country.
Environment
Jul 20, 2020
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Tropical Storm Fay weakens after New Jersey landfall (Update)
Tropical Storm Fay made landfall in New Jersey on Friday amid heavy, lashing rains that closed beaches and flooded shore town streets, before weakening as it moved over New Jersey.
Environment
Jul 10, 2020
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Chinook salmon declines related to changes in freshwater conditions
A new University of Alaska-led study provides the first evidence that declines in many of Alaska's chinook salmon populations can be attributed in part to climate-driven changes in their freshwater habitats.
Plants & Animals
Jul 9, 2020
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Climate change: Heavy rain after drought may cause fish kills
Fish kills are a recurring phenomenon in lakes suffering from oxygen depletion. Often the kills are triggered by factors like an algae bloom, but now a new study reports on a new, climate-related cause of fish kills.
Earth Sciences
Jul 9, 2020
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Our field cameras melted in the bushfires. When we opened them, the results were startling
In late summer, male northern corroboree frogs call for a female mate. It's a good time to survey their numbers: simply call out "Hey, frog!" in a low, deep voice and the males call back.
Plants & Animals
Jul 9, 2020
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Heavy rain hits scenic central Japan, more damage in south
Flooding and mudslides have stranded hundreds of people in scenic hot springs and hiking areas in central Japan, while rescue workers searched on Thursday for more people missing in the disaster that already has killed nearly ...
Environment
Jul 9, 2020
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Rain pounds central Japan as 61 feared dead in south
Torrential rain pounded central Japan Wednesday as authorities said 61 people were feared dead in days of heavy downpours that have triggered devastating landslides and terrifying floods.
Environment
Jul 8, 2020
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50 dead in Japan floods as rescuers 'race against time'
Emergency services in western Japan were "racing against time" Tuesday to rescue people stranded by devastating floods and landslides that have killed at least 50, as the country braced for more torrential downpours.
Environment
Jul 7, 2020
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Rain hampers rescue efforts after deadly Japan floods
Torrential rain hampered the efforts of tens of thousands of rescue workers in southwestern Japan Monday as they hunted for survivors from deadly floods and landslides, with more downpours forecast.
Environment
Jul 6, 2020
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