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The El Niño induced floods continue in the Horn of Africa. The consequences of the torrential rains have affected more than two million people in several areas of Somalia, with over 100 casualties…
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The Antarctic Ozone Hole (AOH) is an atmospheric phenomenon that occurs in early austral spring and typically lasts until the end of November, but according to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring…
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In the fight against climate change, the emphasis often falls on the significance of planting trees, yet coastal wetlands also play a vital role in carbon capture, outperforming even tropical…
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The Iwo Jima Volcano is a submarine hot spot located south of the Japanese island of Iwoto. According to the Global Volcanism Programme, it began erupting on 30 October from a vent near Okinahama in…
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Somalia has been hit by torrential rains in recent days, causing severe flooding and devastating consequences for local communities. The floods have claimed nearly 100 lives and left more than…
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In November 2023, as confirmed by the Brazilian Space Research Agency (INPE), the country faced a wildfire crisis with an alarming increase in the number of fires of nearly 3,000 being recorded…
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Villarrica, an active volcano located in the southern Andes in Chile, renowned for its symmetrical conical shape and the presence of a persistent lava lake within its crater, is currently on yellow…
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A23a is the largest iceberg in the world, covering almost 4,000 square kilometres and is 400 metres thick. It has been stuck on the Antarctic ocean floor for over 30 years but has recently started to…
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The Dominican Republic has been recently affected by unprecedented rainfall that President Luis Abinader labeled as the “largest rainfall event ever” in the country's history. This deluge resulted…
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In the second decade of November 2023, heavy rains have caused severe flooding and landslides in Brazil. The states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul have been the worst hit, with at least six…
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According to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), 17 November 2023 marked a significant milestone in the history of temperatures on our planet. As shown in this data visualisation…
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On 25 October, Hurricane Otis struck the Mexican city of Acapulco as the most powerful storm on record to hit Mexico's Pacific coast, with devastating consequences. The Hurricane caused at least 48…
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The French island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean is currently going through its worst drought since 1997. As a result, the island's two reservoirs are almost completely dry, at less than 10% of…
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The Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on the island of Maui in Hawaii (USA) is a wetland that provides shelter to a wide variety of flora and fauna, especially migratory birds. In recent weeks,…
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In recent days, Bolivia and Brazil have been hit by a series of wildfires that have caused the consequential carbon emissions to exceed the average values recorded between 2003 and 2022 for that…
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After being impacted by a severe drought, the Horn of Africa is now being hit by devastating floods. At this time of year, the region is often affected by heavy rains which lead to flooding,…
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The Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon, is at its lowest level in 120 years. The lack of water is affecting navigation on the River Amazon and the electricity supply to local towns and…
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Inle Lake, a freshwater lake in the Shan Mountains in eastern Myanmar, has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. However, the…
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Mount Etna is an active volcano located in eastern Sicily, Italy. The third paroxysm of 2023 occurred on 12 November. The lava fountain activity lasted several hours during the night, accompanied by…
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Due to the fragile and thin ice layer in certain areas of its surface, the Exploradores glacier in Chile's Laguna San Rafael National Park has been temporarily closed to tourists, following an ice…
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