Ethiopian Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years of Silence
A volcano in Ethiopia, dormant for over 12,000 years, has erupted, launching a massive ash cloud 45,000 feet into the air that has spread across Asia.
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How Satellites Track Autumn Leaf Color Changes From Space
Satellites now capture detailed images of autumn leaf color changes from space, providing insights into forest health and the science behind this seasonal shift.
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Earth's Magnetic Field Anomaly Expands, New Data Shows
Data from ESA's Swarm satellites shows the weak spot in Earth's magnetic field, the South Atlantic Anomaly, has expanded significantly since 2014.
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Moon is Moving Away from Earth Annually
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Melting Ice Now Main Driver of Sea-Level Rise, Study Finds
A 30-year study using a novel satellite technique confirms melting land ice is now the main cause of sea-level rise, which has increased by 90mm since 1993.
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Ancient Humans Survived Massive Toba Volcano Eruption
A supereruption 74,000 years ago was thought to have nearly wiped out humanity. New evidence shows early humans survived and even thrived after the event.
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