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Lake Powell Drops to Record-Low Levels
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Snow drought and unusually warm temperatures in the Colorado Basin in 2026 helped drive down reservoir water storage in the…
Sep 18, 2026
Summer Goes Out With a Heat Dome
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Temperature records toppled across the central and southern U.S. as the autumnal equinox approached.
Sep 17, 2026
Fall Colors
As green chlorophyll fades from trees and plants each autumn, other pigments color Earth’s landscapes. Satellites take leaf-peeping to a whole new level.
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