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Crows swarmed the skies in Tekirdağ
On Thursday morning, a large group of crows swarmed the skies in Hayrabolu district of Tekirdağ city, Turkey. Meanwhile, district residents surprised after seeing the beautiful phenomenon. While being unable to hide their confusion,…
turkey’s yenice urban forest blanketed in snow
The Yenice forest in Turkey's Karabük district was blanketed in white. After three days of snow, the Ihlamur Teras – an observation terrace – built by the municipality and the bungalow houses, provided spectacular view. The Yenice forests…
Hail storm lashes south africa’s eastern coast
Hail storm in South Africa’s Pietermaritzburg have damaged roads and cars following a warning issue by the South African Meteorological Service. Streets were flooded, while some drivers were stranded on the roads. No casualties have been…
mesmerizing zorkun plateau dresssed in white
Zorkun Plateau in Turkey's Osmaniye has been blanketed in white. The plateau located in the foggy Amanos Mountains with its ravishing view mesmerize people. The plateau, hosting houses with snow glazed colorful roofs, was viewed from the…
controlled avalanche in russia
In order to prevent a possible avalanche disaster on Mount Elbrus in Russia, a controlled avalanche was carried out with cannon fire. The avalanche was created by the cannon placed by the Russian Emergencies Ministry. The images showing the…
huge dust storm strikes asutralia’s queensland
A huge dust storm struck northwest Queensland in Australia. The wind speed surpassed 100 kilometers per hour, which affected the towns of Mount Isa, Boulia, Dajarra and Urandangi. The dust storm was caused by thunderstorms in the north of…
thousands relocated, 14 died in malaysian flash floods
Death toll in Malaysian flash floods caused by heavy rain has climbed to 14, officials reported. Over 50,000 have been evacuated to safe areas. Villagers and local authorities are conducting search and rescue operations at one of the most…
Turkey’s northeastern city Kars offers horse sleigh ride
Tourist from Turkey and all around the world flock to Lake Çıldır in Kars, in northeastern Turkey to take ride for horse sleighs on the frozen lake. Ugur Coskuner, one of the tourists who come to Kars from other provinces of Turkey, said,…
ice stalactites in Turkey’s Yozgat after snowfall
Ice stalactites formed on the surface of some rocks in Turkey, Yozgat, where air temperatures dropped to 3 degrees celcius below zero, from the waters flowing from the mountains. Citizens took photos in front of the stalactites, which…
powerful storm hits eastern turkey
A powerful blizzard followed by a storm struck Turkey's eastern province of Erzurum, toppling trees and building roofs. The roof of Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha Primary School, located in Palandöken district in the city, was blown away and…