NASA Returns to the Beach: Eighty Mile Beach

NASA Returns to the Beach: Eighty Mile Beach

This stretch of coastline in Western Australia is a popular recreational site for people and an important stopover site for migratory birds.

Published Jul 3, 2024

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NASA Returns to the Beach: Bright Beaches in Florida

NASA Returns to the Beach: Bright Beaches in Florida

The white sands of Florida’s Emerald Coast beaches are primarily comprised of quartz grains from the southern Appalachian Mountains.

Published Jul 2, 2024

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NASA Returns to the Beach: Taking Stock of Sandy Beaches

NASA Returns to the Beach: Taking Stock of Sandy Beaches

Sandy beaches are growing in some parts of the world and shrinking quickly in others, including one-third of marine protected areas.

Published Jul 1, 2024

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A River Runs Through Fayzabad

A River Runs Through Fayzabad

Flanked by mountains, the capital of the Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan lies along a sharp bend in a valley sculpted by the Kokcha River.

Published Jun 30, 2024

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Home Reef Volcano Grows

Home Reef Volcano Grows

Plumes of volcanic material traveled by air and by sea as the small Pacific island erupted in June 2024.

Published Jun 29, 2024

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