It released a powerful flare, as it peered from the limb of the Sun. Recently, a powerful flare was released as it peered from the limb of the Sun. Somehow, Sunspot AR 3664 has returned. OK, not somehow. It simply moved around the Sun as the Sun orbits on its axis – but we wanted to do a Star Wars reference. Because, just like Palpatine, AR 3664 has put on a light show. It … [Read more...] about Sunspot Behind Stunning Auroras Is Back – And More Solar Storms Could Be Ahead
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Stunning Color Photos of Life in Imperial Russia
These fascinating color images by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky and Piotr Vedenisov provide a glimpse of Imperial Russia on the brink of revolution – and about to change forever. Their images vividly portray the daily life of people in full color, a remarkable feat achieved long before the era of instant color photography. In the early 1900s, Prokudin-Gorskii devised a plan for a … [Read more...] about Stunning Color Photos of Life in Imperial Russia
California’s Lake Oroville highlights reversal of severe-drought levels in stunning before and after images
The storms that hit California in 2023 and early parts of 2024 continued to provide glimpses of hope after the severe drought up and down the state dropped water levels to shocking all-time lows. While the large fronts that began at the start of the year have caused flooding and massive amounts of snowfall at the higher elevations—which left thousands stranded with little to … [Read more...] about California’s Lake Oroville highlights reversal of severe-drought levels in stunning before and after images
The Stunning Moment When an Osprey Emerges From the Ocean Clawed Onto Its Prey, a Barracuda
The phrase "survival of the fittest" comes alive in this awe-inspiring video captured by wildlife photographer Mark Smith. The scene: an osprey emerges from the ocean, not empty-taloned, but firmly gripping its prey - a barracuda. With powerful strokes, the osprey breaks the surface of the water, its prize clutched tightly. One can only imagine the exertion required for this … [Read more...] about The Stunning Moment When an Osprey Emerges From the Ocean Clawed Onto Its Prey, a Barracuda
California’s Lake Shasta rising from severe-drought levels in stunning before and after images
California's largest reservoir, Lake Shasta, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Just two years ago, drought gripped the region, leaving the lake at a fraction of its capacity. Today, thanks to heavy rainfall, Lake Shasta boasts a dramatic comeback. Since October 2023, nearly 37 inches of rain have drenched the Shasta Dam area, replenishing the parched landscape. As … [Read more...] about California’s Lake Shasta rising from severe-drought levels in stunning before and after images