Natural Features & Ecosystems
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Discussion of natural features including fog, tsunamis, geysers, snow, and frazil ice are included in this collection

Introduction

A young woman who recently moved to south Florida finds herself wanting to learn more about the Everglades National Park. She meets Amber Schmitt, a f...
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Frazil Ice

Yosemite National Park: Summer visitors to Yosemite National Park miss many of the unique events of winter and early spring. Frazil ice flows are dram...
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Yosemite Falls

Yosemite National Park: Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in North America, and is a powerful presence in Yosemite Valley. From winter ice to sp...
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Troubled Waters - Main Feature

Yellowstone National Park: Efforts to eradicate three invasive species currently inhabiting Yellowstone are discussed. The species are lake trout, whi...
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Fog in the Redwoods

Redwood NP: How is fog created? How does fog benefit redwood trees? Watch this video to find out.
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Paleotsunami at Point Reyes

Natural Laboratory: Can Liam Reidy find evidence of a huge tsunami that occurred in central California during the early 1700’s? Tune in to find out.
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Snow

Yosemite National Park: Snow plays an important role in Yosemite's ecology while providing water for cities and farms. Winter visitors to the park exp...
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