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NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab still 'untouched' by raging LA fires
The powerful Eaton fire has not reached the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, NASA's lead center for robotic planetary exploration.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory evacuated due to LA wildfire
The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory has been closed down and evacuated as the Eaton Fire continues to burn, at its closest, less than one mile away from the facility.
Firefighters battle to protect NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mt. Wilson
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Wildfires Close NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will be closed through at least Jan. 13 due to the Eaton Fire, one of five uncontrolled wildfires blazing in Los Angeles County, California. JPL is within the mandatory evacuation zone for the Eaton Fire, north of Pasadena.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab closed due to raging LA fires
"No fire damage so far (some wind damage) but it is very close to the lab. Hundreds of JPLers have been evacuated from their homes & many have lost homes."
Firefighters Protect Historic Mt. Wilson Observatory From Eaton Fire
The blaze threatened the observatory and communications infrastructure at the peak. Later, an observatory official said it appeared to be under control.
Mount Wilson Observatory, telescope not damaged in Eaton Fire
The Eaton Fire made a run for Mount Wilson on Thursday - but the historic observatory and telescope were not damaged, thanks to firefighters.
Mt. Wilson: Observatory Reports Eaton Fire 'Seems to Be Under Control' Lessening Threat to Comms Towers
Officials with Mt. Wilson Observatory reported last night that the Eaton Fire, which reached the top of Mt. Wilson, the broadcast hub for Los Angeles on Thursday, now “seems to be under control.” Prior to the announcement last night,
NASA Astronomers Zero In on the Number of Hidden Supermassive Black Holes
Researchers found far more hidden black holes than previously known, indicating plenty of behemoths lurking in thick clouds ...
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Scientists warn of threat infiltrating water supply in coastal communities: 'Those that have the fewest resources are the ones most affected'
"The problem stems from rising seas pushing further inland and less rainfall to replenish underground water reserves." ...
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Devastation of raging Los Angeles fires visible from space in satellite images
Firefighters have stopped the deadly flames from damaging the historic Mt. Wilson Observatory and NASA's Jet Propulsion ...
Eaton fire: Evacuations, road closures, shelters
The Eaton fire is burning near Altadena and Pasadena. Here are evacuation areas and road closures as of Friday night.
Los Angeles wildfires: At least 10 dead and 153,000 told to flee as alert system fixes underway
Tens of thousands of people have been impacted by evacuation orders since the blazes began. Follow for live updates.
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NASA Explains How Do Glaciers Melt
Learn how glaciers melt and contribute to seas rising in this animated explainer from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.