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Image of the Week Archive — March 2007
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Winter Haze and Fog over the Indo-Gangetic Plains
March 18, 2007 —
Each year during winter season, dense haze and fog engulfs the Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP), home to nearly half of the total Indian population, for more than a month disrupting the day-to-day life of millions of people. The IGP is one of the most fertile r . . . [continued]
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Contrasting the 2005 and 2006 Hurricane Seasons
March 4, 2007 —
Compared to the record number of 12 tropical storms (TS) and 15 hurricanes (HC) in 2005, the 2006 hurricane season was relatively quiescent with 4 tropical storms and 5 hurricanes. The figure shows the sharp contrast between 2006 and 2005 in observed TS/H . . . [continued]
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