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The Doñana National Park in southern Spain is the largest ecological reserve in Europe. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it encompasses various biotopes such as lagoons, marshlands, and…
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The Great Blue Hole is an enormous sinkhole off the coast of Belize. With a depth of 125 metres and a width of 300 metres, the hole is composed of interconnected underwater caverns with stunning…
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Lake Natron, located in northern Tanzania at the border with Kenya, is one of the world’s most colourful lakes. Though its hypersaline water teems with a species of bacteria poisonous to most…
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Following a two-year drought, the department of Alpes-Maritimes in southeastern France received record amounts of rain in February 2024. As a result of the heavy rainfall, the water of Lake Broc has…
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After receiving record-breaking amounts of rainfall, Australia has been impacted by severe flooding over the past few days. The worst affected area is New South Wales, where authorities issued…
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The month was, at global scale, warmer than any previously recorded March, with an average ERA5 surface air temperature 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average. In Europe, March 2024 was the second…
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On 8 April 2024, a total solar eclipse swept across parts of North America, allowing tens of millions of people in its path to marvel at the spectacle. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes…
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A wildfire recently broke out on the island of Chira, which is home to the greatest biodiversity of tropical dry forest flora in Costa Rica. The blaze affected around 300 hectares of land. Costa Rica…
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On 6 April 2024, a wildfire broke out in a mountainous forest on the Greek island of Crete, leading authorities to order the evacuation of four villages affected by the fire. Though the blaze was…
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In northern Canada, the Winter Road opens each year between late January and early April to serve as the main access route to diamond mines in the remote Arctic region. This year, the road opened…
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In Chile, the Cogotí Reservoir used to be one of the main sources of water supply for the Coquimbo region. Now, the area is in the midst of one of the worst droughts in the last 15 years, which has…
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In southern Mexico, over 70 active wildfires are ablaze, while over 14,000 hectares of forest have already been burnt. This time of year is known as Mexico’s fire season, and is characterised by warm…
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On the Reykjanes Peninsula in southern Iceland, a series of volcanic eruptions has been ongoing since December 2023. The eruption has affected the area near Grindavik, a small fishing town 30 miles…
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Over the past few days, dust from the Sahara Desert has continued to move into parts of North Africa, Asia, and Europe, where it has reached as far north as Estonia and Finland. In Greece, forecasts…
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On 18 March 2024, an enormous wildfire broke out in La Tigra National Park, near the capital of Honduras, Tegucigalpa. The fire prompted the Honduran Air Force (FAH) to respond with helicopters to…
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A massive dust storm originating from the Sahara Desert is engulfing the skies of the central Mediterranean Basin. The dust cloud has negatively impacted the air quality in affected countries and may…
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Eastern Spain is one of the most important habitats for nesting birds in Europe. In 2023, the number of nesting pairs in the area reached an all-time high, totalling over 43,407 pairs of breeding…
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The ancient oasis of Cuatro Cienegas is the most important wetland in Mexico’s Chihuahuan Desert. The wetland contains many important species endemic to the area, and the geological uniqueness of the…
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A massive dust storm originating in the Saharan Desert moved into Europe last week. The storm has so far reached the Spanish Canary Islands and the Iberian Peninsula, bringing hazy, orange skies. In…
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With a population of more than 2 million inhabitants, Paris is renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, and iconic landmarks. The city embodies a vibrant tapestry of life. This image of the…
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