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Tornadoes ravage central US, more expected today
Severe storms with tornadoes caused destruction in the central US on Friday. More severe storms are forecast for the middle of the country for Saturday.
April 26, 2024
What are waterspouts, and how do they form?
Waterspouts are essentially tornadoes that form over water. They happen all over the world. In the U.S., they're most common near Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
April 26, 2024
Antarctic meteorites are sinking in melting ice
Warming temperatures are causing Antarctic meteorites to sink through melting ice. These samples of our solar system are keys to understanding earthly life.
April 22, 2024
Why do we celebrate Earth Day on April 22?
April 22 is the date of Earth Day in part because of Arbor Day, an earlier observance. The focus for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics."
April 21, 2024
The cicadas are coming! The cicadas are coming!
The first cicadas are starting to emerge this spring, with trillions more on the way. Cicadas may be loud, but they're basically harmless.
April 21, 2024
U.S. wildfire season outlook suggests a slow start
The wildfire season forecast is out. Learn what regions have a higher risk and which ones have a lower risk for April to July 2024. Maps here.
April 19, 2024
2024 Atlantic hurricane outlook and list of names
Colorado State University has released its Atlantic hurricane outlook for the upcoming season. Read more here and get the list of 2024's hurricane names.
April 19, 2024
Reforestation in US East helped keep it cool
According to new research, reforestation in the eastern U.S. helped counter rising temperatures in the 20th century. Learn more here.
April 17, 2024
Death Valley is in bloom, temporary lake still there
The heavy rains in Death Valley National Park over the past 6 months created a temporary lake and now a profusion of wildflowers.
April 14, 2024
Monday’s total solar eclipse from space
Earth-observing satellites captured imagery of the Moon’s shadow as it raced eastward over North America on the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.
April 12, 2024
