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spain seizes hundreds of endangered stuffed animals
In the operation held in Valencia, Spain, 1,090 stuffed animals with a market value of 29 million euros belonging to a businessman were seized. Authorities reported that more than 400 animals belong to protected species. Among the animals…
Mongolia hit by sandstorms
Sandstorms hit several cities across Mongolia. In a statement made by the Mongolia National Meteorology and Environment Monitoring Agency, it was reported that central regions such as Ömnögovi and Dundgobi province in the south, Govi-Altai…
Mexico battling 71 ongoing wildfires
In the statement made by the Mexican National Forest Commission (Conafor), it was announced that there are currently 71 active forest fires in the country. While 2,671 firefighters take part in the fight against fires across the country,…
A falling meteorite has captured by cameras in Mexico
On Friday, a meteorite falling from sky in flames has captured by CCTV cameras of Popocatepetl Volcano located in Mexico. In the CCTV footage, it was seen that the meteorite caught fire after entering the atmosphere, approached towards the…
wildfire in Turkey’s Bursa brought under control
A wildfire in pine forest between Güneybudak and Sogukpnar in Turkey's Bursa province burned 5 hectares of land. The fire possibly spread due to wind in the area. The teams continue on cooling efforts in order to prevent the flames from…
“Reverse Lightning” has recorded in US
A rarely seen natural phenomenon named "Reverse Lightning" has captured by Taylor Vonfeldt during a severe storm on March 29 in Wichita city of Kansas state, US. Vonfeldt said that this was the "the craziest lightning" he captured so far.…
Forest fire spreads to residential areas in Chile
The forest fire that started near the town of Laguna Verde in Valparaiso, Chile, yesterday is still burning. While the fire 40 hectares of maquis and pine groves to ash, the flames spread quickly due to the wind's effect and reached…
Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano erupted after several months
Popocatepetl Volcano in Mexico erupted last night. Several earthquakes occurred lasting 27 minutes around the volcano, which spews lava and ash, Mexico's National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) announced.
Authorities warned…
forest fires in northern Mexico
The fight against forest fires continues in Mexico. In the statement made by the Mexican National Forestry Commission (Conafor), it was stated that 42 active forest fires were reported in the last 24 hours. While the fires were mostly…
landslide kills 4 in southern Ecuador
In the city of Cuenca, in the south of Ecuador, 4 people died and 11 were injured in a landslide caused by heavy rains. 436 people were evacuated from the city, and a state of emergency was declared in the city, local authorities stated.…