It"s not every day you see a desert burst into colors, but during a superbloom, arid land is covered with endless stretches of flowers. This rare phenomenon happens in California and Arizona when the rainy season awakens wildflower seeds that have been lying dormant in the soil. Superblooms in California typically occur once a decade, but prolonged droughts in the 21st century have made them increasingly less frequent. Drawing attention to California"s diverse flora and rural federal lands, this event offers a temporary boost to local economies.
Superbloom in Carrizo Plain National Monument, California
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Daylight saving time begins
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International Literacy Day
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In search of roadside attractions on ‘America’s Highway’
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Toledo, Spain
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Hey neighbor, it s World Space Week!
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In the Red Sea for World Dolphin Day
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Visiting Ahch-To on Star Wars Day
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Where can you find a red fox?
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Hanging out on a limb
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Trevi in bloom
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First day of summer
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Winter solstice
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Haven t you herd? It s World Elephant Day!
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Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia
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Young black caiman, Tambopata National Reserve, Peru
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Misool, Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia
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New Years Eve in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Mooncake time
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It s Teacher Appreciation Week
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Porthcawl Lighthouse, Wales, UK
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Just another day in paradise
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Jazzed for Mardi Gras
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The rainbow connection
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International Womens Day
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Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
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Four little birds sitting in a tree…
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Temple of Philae, Aswan, Egypt
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