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Meteor Fireball Lights Up Japan Sky
A bright meteor, or “fireball,” streaked across Japan’s night sky at 11:08 PM, dazzling viewers in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures. Amateur footage showed the flash briefly turning night into day. Experts said it was likely a meteor…
Perseid Meteor Shower Lights Up Japan
In Japan, the Perseid meteor shower, visible from mid-July to late August, was captured on camera in Hokkaido and Aomori prefectures. Formed by dust and rock particles from comet Swift-Tuttle, the meteors burned up upon entering the…
Tornado Spotted Off Türkiye’s Northern Coast
A tornado formed over the Black Sea near the Perşembe district of Ordu, Türkiye, drawing attention as residents captured the rare phenomenon on their phones. The waterspout appeared at sunset near Medreseönü and lasted several minutes. No…
Iceland Volcano Erupts for Ninth Time Since 2023
A volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted again, marking its ninth eruption since December 2023. The Icelandic Meteorological Office reported that the Sundhnukur crater near Grindavik began spewing lava and smoke…
Nature Walk on Türkiye’s Historic Lost Santa Road
In Gümüşhane’s Dumanlı Village, 38 nature lovers from GÜDAK took part in a 14-kilometer nature walk along the "Lost Santa Road" through the Santa Ruins. Amid fog, drizzle, bird sounds, and blooming flowers, participants followed…
Türkiye’s Lake Gökpınar Wows with Turquoise Clarity
Lake Gökpınar in Sivas, known as the “evil eye bead of Anatolia,” captivates visitors with its turquoise waters and 20-meter visibility. Located near Gürün, this freshwater lake, part of Türkiye’s geological heritage, draws admiration…
Türkiye’s Van Plains Bloom into Summer Colors
In Van, Türkiye, the arrival of summer has transformed the plains into a vibrant sea of flowers. Known for its harsh winters, the region now showcases yellow, red, white, and purple blossoms spread across green fields. Snow-capped…
Aerial View Captures Lush Green Meanders in Southeastern Türkiye
The Güzeldere Meanders, located along the Tatvan–Hizan district road in Bitlis, Türkiye, were captured from the air, showcasing stunning natural scenery. With the arrival of warmer weather, the region has turned vibrant green,…
Pink Heart-Shaped Lake Reappears in Ancient Harbor of Türkiye
The 2,000-year-old inner harbor of Alexandria Troas in Çanakkale’s Ezine district has once again turned pink, forming a heart shape. Once a major trade hub, the harbor became a lake after losing its sea connection. Its pink color…
Turkish Village Draws Crowds with 110,000 Blooming Pear Trees
Located 50 kilometers from the center of Muş, Bilek village has drawn nature lovers and photographers with its 110,000 pear trees in full bloom. Covered in white blossoms, the trees offer a breathtaking landscape that resembles sakura…