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Two images from the field show a chestnut sprout and a closeup of the fungus. The canker fungus, Cryphonectria parasitica, is responsible for widespread loss of American chestnut trees from the forest canopy and resprouting branches of an infected tree, which are girdled and killed by the fungus before they can reach the canopy or reproduce. 

CREDIT: Claire Karban


Two images show a chestnut sprout and the Cryphonectria parasitica fungus

The fungus has decimated chestnut trees in the national park, and larger trees have been slow to replace them.

Chestnut Blight Has Significantly Altered the Composition of Shenandoah National Park

Sunlight falls on Hurricane Helene on Sept. 26, 2024, as seen in this image acquired by the GOES-16 satellite. (Credit: (CSU/CIRA & NOAA)

Hurricane Helene

Fueled by record-warm waters, the storm turned into one of the largest on record ever to slam into the Gulf Coast. 

Stunning Satellite Images Reveal the Power and Immensity of Hurricane Helene

With a breeding population of up to 16 million, snow geese are among the most abundant of migratory birds (Credit: William Powell, USFWS, Public Domain)

The Journey of 10 Billion Birds

Worldwide, over 10 billion birds are on the wing this fall; learn how you can help monitor and protect them

With melt ponds and leads of open water dominating the Arctic sea-ice landscape, 18 runners circle a small ice floe as they complete the 2024 North Pole Marathon on July 31, 2024. The intrepid athletes were brought to the pole by Le Commandant Charcot, a luxury hybrid electric polar exploration ship fueled by liquid natural gas. (Credit: North Pole Marathon) 

North Pole Marathon

The extent of Arctic sea ice has shriveled to its lowest extent for the year, heralding the end of summer. The ice covers about 750,000 fewer square miles of ocean than average — a testament to continuing climate change.

From Open Water at the North Pole, to a Marathon Run on an Ice Floe, It Was Quite an Arctic Summer

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The Eastern U.S. started summer 2024 under a record-breaking heat dome, leaving many outdoor workers struggling with the heat.

What The Jet Stream And Climate Change Had To Do With The Hottest Summer On Record

Nearly all of Earth's surface was warmer than average in August, with a very significant portion being much warmer or record warm. Altogether, the global average temperature was the highest in records dating back to the 1800s. (Credit: NOAA)

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