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Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi
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Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi
On 11 January 2025, Madagascar and the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean were hit by Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi. The storm brought heavy rainfall and winds exceeding 115 km/h, causing at…
14 Jan 2025
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Wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, California, USA
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Wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, California, USA
As of 13 January 2025, the three fires affecting Los Angeles, California since 7 January continue to burn, spurred on by strong winds. The fires have been deemed among the most destructive in the…
13 Jan 2025
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Chemnitz, Germany, a 2025 European Capital of Culture
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Chemnitz, Germany, a 2025 European Capital of Culture
Since 1985, the European Commission has designated cities across Europe as Capitals of Culture in order to highlight the richness and diversity of cultures in Europe, increase European citizens’…
12 Jan 2025
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Parts of the British Isles covered with snow
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Parts of the British Isles covered with snow
On 9 January 2025, UK authorities issued weather warnings for ice, heavy snowfall, and extreme cold, with temperatures plunging as low as -13.3C in some areas. These warnings followed more than 60…
11 Jan 2025
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Fires devastate Los Angeles, California, USA
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Fires devastate Los Angeles, California, USA
A fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills of California, USA, on 7 January 2025, threatening iconic Los Angeles landmarks and thousands of homes. The fire was one of four major blazes in…
10 Jan 2025
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Water hyacinth plagues Lake Naivasha in Kenya
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Water hyacinth plagues Lake Naivasha in Kenya
Water hyacinth is an invasive aquatic plant that has significantly impacted Lake Naivasha's ecosystem and local economy. Introduced in the late 1980s, it has proliferated rapidly, forming dense mats…
09 Jan 2025
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Widespread winter storm hits parts of the US
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Widespread winter storm hits parts of the US
As of 6 January 2025, seven states in the US have declared emergencies following a widespread winter storm which has caused travel disruptions, school closures, and at least five casualties. The…
08 Jan 2025
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The rise of the Iberian lynx population in Portugal
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The rise of the Iberian lynx population in Portugal
In the past decade, successful conservation efforts concerning the Iberian lynx, including rewilding, recovery of key prey species, and wildlife corridors, have allowed the status of the species to…
07 Jan 2025
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Copernicus Sentinel-2C data now available
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Copernicus Sentinel-2C data now available
On 4 September 2024, the Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite was launched from the European Spaceport in French Guiana. Since then, it has acquired images of our planet as part of the calibration…
06 Jan 2025
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Dealurile
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Dealurile Homoroadelor, Romania
Dealurile Homoroadelor, located in central Romania, is a picturesque area of rolling hills rich in biodiversity. As a Natura 2000 site, it forms part of the European Union’s network of protected…
04 Jan 2025
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Toruń
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Toruń, Poland, the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus
Situated on the Vistula River in north-central Poland, Toruń is one of the country’s oldest and most historically significant cities. Established during the Teutonic Order’s Christianisation of…
02 Jan 2025
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Seine river
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The Seine River, France
At over tens of thousands of years old, the Seine River is central to the landscape of France and, in particular, to the region of Normandy.  Stretching nearly 200km, the river flows through Paris…
31 Dec 2024
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Limnes Vistonis
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Limnes Vistonis, Ismaris, Greece
Limnes Vistonis is an important wetland complex in Greece, covering an area of over 18,000 hectares. This protected site encompasses a variety of habitats, including extensive reedbeds, Tamarix…
30 Dec 2024
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Genoa
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Genoa, Italy, a historic maritime hub
Genoa, located in northwestern Italy, is a historic port city along the Ligurian Sea. Surrounded by steep hills and mountains, it is characterised by a rugged landscape that has shaped its…
28 Dec 2024
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Barranquilla
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Barranquilla, the ‘Golden Gate’ of Colombia
Barranquilla, located in northern Colombia, is positioned along the western bank of the Magdalena River near its mouth at the Caribbean Sea. This strategic geographic location has made Barranquilla…
27 Dec 2024
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Lima
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Lima, the coastal hub of Peru
Lima, the capital of Peru, is located on the central coast of the country, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the rugged Andean foothills. The city sits at an elevation of about 150 metres above…
26 Dec 2024
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Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi, Finland, the hometown of Santa Claus
In northern Finland lies Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland and a popular gateway to the Arctic. Known as the official hometown of Santa Claus, it attracts visitors year-round, providing unique…
24 Dec 2024

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