Snow and Ice

Western Mountain Snow Melts Fast and Early
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Western Mountain Snow Melts Fast and Early

A warm and dry spring in the Pacific Northwest quickly depleted the seasonal snowpack, raising concern over summer water supplies and wildland fire risk.

Published Jun 28, 2025

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Iliamna Volcano Ready to Rumble
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Iliamna Volcano Ready to Rumble

The glacier-covered Alaskan peak has a history of frequent, large avalanches.

Published Jun 23, 2025

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Seasonal Breakup in the Amundsen Gulf
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Seasonal Breakup in the Amundsen Gulf

Sea ice in the gulf, the gateway to the Northwest Passage, is fracturing and drifting westward into the Beaufort Sea.

Published Jun 16, 2025

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Winter Arrives Early in Lesotho and South Africa
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Winter Arrives Early in Lesotho and South Africa

A powerful weather system brought heavy snow to southern African mountains, plus high winds and flooding to the lowlands.

Published Jun 12, 2025

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A Destructive Glacial Outburst Flood in Peru
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A Destructive Glacial Outburst Flood in Peru

Rockfalls overwhelmed one of Vallunaraju’s glacial lakes, unleashing a destructive debris flow that struck the city of Huaraz.

Published May 30, 2025

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