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Natural Hazards: Plume from Suwanose-jima 
The Suwanose-jima Volcano, part of the Ryukyu Islands in the East China Sea, released a continuous plume of ash and steam in late October 2008. NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
The Suwanose-jima Volcano, part of the Ryukyu Islands in the East China Sea, released a continuous plume of ash and steam in late October 2008. NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
Natural Hazards: Fires in Madagascar
Dozens of smoky fires were burning in eastern Madagascar on October 19, 2008.NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
Dozens of smoky fires were burning in eastern Madagascar on October 19, 2008.NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
Natural Hazards: Haze over Eastern China
Thick haze hovered over eastern China in mid-October 2008. NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
Thick haze hovered over eastern China in mid-October 2008. NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
Natural Hazards: Tropical Depression Three, Gulf of Aden
The third tropical cyclone of the season in the northern Indian Ocean brought rare rains to the desert regions of Yemen and Oman in the third week of October 2008.NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
The third tropical cyclone of the season in the northern Indian Ocean brought rare rains to the desert regions of Yemen and Oman in the third week of October 2008.NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
News: Volcanoes May Have Provided Sparks and Chemistry for First Life
Lightning and gases from volcanic eruptions could have given rise to the first life on Earth, according to a new analysis of samples from a classic origin-of-life experiment. (NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center press release) NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
Lightning and gases from volcanic eruptions could have given rise to the first life on Earth, according to a new analysis of samples from a classic origin-of-life experiment. (NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center press release) NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
News: Scientist Uses Tracer to Predict Ancient Ocean Circulation
Measuring a chemical tracer in samples of ancient fish scales, bones and teeth, University of Missouri and University of Florida researchers have studied circulation in the Late Cretaceous North Atlantic Ocean. (University of Missouri-Columbia press release) NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
Measuring a chemical tracer in samples of ancient fish scales, bones and teeth, University of Missouri and University of Florida researchers have studied circulation in the Late Cretaceous North Atlantic Ocean. (University of Missouri-Columbia press release) NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
News: Sachs Lays Out Another Mission for NASA
When Jeffrey Sachs speaks of poverty, he's not talking about a hungry waif in New York or a homeless person in Chicago.NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
When Jeffrey Sachs speaks of poverty, he's not talking about a hungry waif in New York or a homeless person in Chicago.NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
Feature: When the Earth Moved Kashmir
Science and relief efforts come together in the aftermath of the Kashmir Earthquake.NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
Science and relief efforts come together in the aftermath of the Kashmir Earthquake.NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-27 04:40:40
Natural Hazards: Hurricane Norbert
Forming in the Eastern Pacific, Hurricane Norbert became a severe hurricane. By October 11, 2008, it was situated over Baja California. By October 12, 2008, the storm had removed roofs and produced knee-high rain.NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-20 03:39:31
Forming in the Eastern Pacific, Hurricane Norbert became a severe hurricane. By October 11, 2008, it was situated over Baja California. By October 12, 2008, the storm had removed roofs and produced knee-high rain.NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-20 03:39:31
Natural Hazards: Fires near Los Angeles, California
Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, wildfires raged near Los Angeles, California, in mid-September 2008.NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-20 03:39:31
Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, wildfires raged near Los Angeles, California, in mid-September 2008.NASA Earth Observatory, 2008-10-20 03:39:31