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Wildfire still burning in New Mexico
The largest wildfire ever recorded in New Mexico state history continues to burn as dry and windy conditions create more issues for firefighters.
June 5, 2012
Anatomy of a thunderstorm in a cool photo
Here's a photo that really shows anatomy of a thunderstorm is constructed. The image was taken by was taken by researchers on NASA’s DC-8, a flying laboratory.
May 31, 2012
Aquatic invasive species in Lake Huron
In only three years, Lake Huron went from a salmon fishing Mecca to a ghost of its former self from an aquatic invasive species. The economic loss huge.
May 30, 2012
Strong earthquake in northern Italy on May 29
Northern Italy, which suffered a strong earthquake nine days ago, has had another slightly-less-strong quake. Today's earthquake magnitude was 5.8.
May 29, 2012
Tropical Storm Beryl is intensifying
Tropical Storm Beryl is intensifying, with winds just below hurricane status, as it pushes into the U.S. Southeast.
May 27, 2012
Hurricane Bud weakened in Pacific, expected to dissipate
Hurricane Bud was expected to make a quick landfall in western Mexico this weekend, but now it is dissipating.
May 26, 2012
Subtropical Storm Beryl forms for Memorial Day
Subtropical Storm Beryl is second named storm of 2012's hurricane season. Last time we saw two named storms in Atlantic prior to June was back in 1908 and 1887.
May 26, 2012
Top 10 new species of 2012
Sneezing monkey, SpongeBob mushroom, night-blooming orchid and teensy attack wasp make the top 10 new species 2012 list.
May 25, 2012
NOAA releases new ocean floor viewer
NOAA's new online ocean floor viewer that allows anyone with internet access the ability to explore undersea features.
May 25, 2012
Jump in earthquake magnitude, what does it mean?
Each earthquake magnitude is 33 times more powerful than the one before. So each jump in magnitude means a lot! This animation can help you picture it.
May 24, 2012
